Soil/plant biology

Q: With the latest DNA sequencing technologies, do we have the ability to determine the volume of soil microbes in...

Dr. Laura Kavanaugh, chief science officer of Advancing Eco Agriculture, talks about third-generation DNA soil testing, which can provide greater...

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

Green algae stimulate the growth of soil microorganisms In Hickory, North Carolina, Russell Hedricks harvested 460 bushels of corn last...

Enlisting soil microbes to help prevent plant disease When I was in high school trying to determine what I wanted...

Allen Williams and John Kempf discuss how livestock are vital for restoring landscapes  John Kempf. Many people struggle to have...

Austin Unruh of Trees for Graziers and John Kempf discuss how silvopasture — establishing trees in pasture for shade and...

While nothing can replace good cultural management practices, certified organic farms do have a number of options for controlling weeds...

John Kempf and Dr. James White discuss how plants receive much of their nutrient requirement via endophytes — from microbes...

Despite pandemic and war, ecological farming methods are gaining traction in Ukraine In the last quarter-century, Ukrainian farmers have adopted...