Compost can help farming systems build soil function over time — when it is treated as a soil amendment rather...

Soil decline is not an unavoidable outcome of agriculture — under specific conditions, human land use has increased fertility and...

As vineyard margins tighten, growers should rethink under-vine management, shifting from bare soil to biologically active systems Across much of...

Letting light shine into a plant’s lower canopy can turn shaded growth into saleable yield At a basic level, we...

How fungi reawakened plant chemistry in a sterile system Controlled-environment agriculture offers a level of precision few soil systems can...

Microbial allies for sustainable pest management Microbial amendments are revolutionizing both pest management and soil health, serving as vital tools...

How beneficial microbes enhance the plant’s immune system — a phenomenon known as induced systemic resistance In both commercial and...

Recognizing weeds as nature’s subtle communicators can revolutionize farming strategies Weeds have traditionally been villains in agriculture, infamous for usurping...

Modern soil DNA testing reveals the rich microbiology of Amazonian Dark Earth The story of terra preta — known scientifically...