Weeds can be defined as plants growing out of place and can rapidly populate in ecosystems that do not support their natural enemies. Many methods are being used to keep […]
Farmers, municipalities, and home gardeners alike understand the concept and value of composting, but they may not understand how to make good compost. The National Organic Program (NOP) offers guidelines […]
Outcomes from current standard composting processes can range from high quality composts (rich in carbon, nitrogen, and healthy biota) to simple organic material (rich in carbon but low in nitrogen […]
It’s no surprise that composting is viewed with such high favor among organic farmers and gardeners. The benefits have real potential and it’s a feel-good type of activity too. But […]
Are you a gardener or agricultural professional looking for a useful material for plant production, or hoping to avoid chemical treatments that are too often assumed to be the standard […]
Together, Rodale Institute and the USDA have developed a low-cost procedure to maximize production of AM fungi inoculum. Here we summarize what we’ve learned from those years and share everything you need to know to start your own on-farm system.
In this article, we present results of the effect of designed compost extracts use on managing weed biomass, soil physical properties, and yield in three crops grown in fall 2016. […]
Compost is an integral part of a regenerative organic farm or garden. Composting provides a diversity of microorganisms and nutrients that encourage healthy plant growth and development when incorporated into […]
A scientist gives tips and strategies for best managing compost heaps on the farm.
You diligently took soil tests this winter and now they’ve come back indicating that potassium or phosphorus is low on some fields, here and there you have a zinc deficiency, […]
