When an emergency occurs, every second matters. Valuable time can be lost searching for instructions or contact information

A pair of Florida researchers set out to explore the use of poultry litter biochar as a nutrient source for crop fields. What they found were short-term and long-term benefits — especially in soils

As fertilizer prices climb, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, the economic benefits gained from manure-applied nutrients escalate. The ability to reduce fertilizer inputs to the crop enterprise provides

Stored manure is packed with nutrients, but it can also contain some unwanted elements. This includes garbage, which will eventually be scattered across crop fields. In a recent University of Nebraska

An unusual idea shared at a group meeting more than 25 years ago sent the Freund family and their dairy farm down a path of innovation and change that included the addition of a new business and a few

Fall is the busiest time of year on farms. The “boys of fall” find a heavy load to carry between the planning, persistent day-to-day chores, harvest tasks, application, and tillage added to

We live at a time when we can seemingly track everything with the right technology, from the steps we take to our heart rate to our sleep score

Biosecurity involves procedures intended to protect humans and animals against disease or harmful biological agents. When protocols are thorough and followed — and the key word is followed —

When we talk about sustainable practices that protect the environment and preserve our natural resources, we often focus on reducing emissions and managing nutrients

Proper handling of manure nutrients is essential to help maximize its agronomic and economic value. To safeguard against nutrient losses, many states have implemented certification programs for

Cover crops have been around for millennia. Many ancient civilizations, including those in Greece, Rome, and China, recognized that cover crops and crop rotations with legumes could improve soil fertility

When the dust settles and final tariff rates are announced for various trade partners, prices could rise for imported products. For farmers, one area to watch is fertilizer

Manure management is necessary on any livestock or poultry operation. When it comes time to invest in new structures, equipment, or technology, that is a decision that can’t be taken lightly

An old pest made new headlines when a case of New World screwworm was identified in southern Mexico

Nutrient management planning takes place on every farm — whether owners and managers specifically cite it as such or not

Have you ever wondered if there is nitrate in your irrigation water? Irrigation is used to grow specialty crops as well as commodity crops such as field corn, soybeans, and alfalfa

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed legislation that aimed to eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a 2021 law

I had the privilege of writing a story about a man who lived through an experience that nearly killed him. After an out-patient surgical procedure on his knee, John was discharged from the hospital late

A law recently signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott prohibits the siting of commercial composting facilities in any county that does not have a commercial organics diversion ordinance

A proposed bill in New York would prohibit the Department of Environmental Conservation from issuing permits for new or expanding concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). New York is currently home