North Carolina farms use treated sewage sludge as fertilizer, but concerns over PFAs contamination are growing. With few disposal alternatives, regulators and farmers face tough choices.

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

Can you survive just on water and without food? No, right? That’s the same with plants. They consume the nutrients in the soil which need to be replenished from time to time. You can use a seaweed ...

Johnson County is seeking federal assistance, saying its farmland has become dangerously contaminated with “forever chemicals ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...

In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their ...

Every gardener was a first-time gardener at some point. Doing something for the first time can be exciting: A rich bounty of ...

As they prepare to make outlays for spring planting, Iowa farmers wonder when and if they'll get promised federal payments for conservation work.

Discover the best times to fertilize hydrangeas to ensure healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Learn about suitable fertilizers ...

Johnson County commissioners have issued a disaster declaration after tests found forever chemicals in soil, water and animal tissue on agricultural land.

Yes, it’s still officially winter. Roses are the quintessential summer flower. But repeat blooming roses such as floribunda ...

The largest agricultural boom on the planet threatens to destroy a spectacular savanna. Here's what happens when progress ...