Maxwell Farms, also known as Maxwell United, won the 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmers of the Year. KCCI spoke with a farmer who shared what they and others do.

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Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

Hydrangeas are a popular plant but if the flowers are not as big as they should be it could be due to a lack of nutrients - ...

Not only did nano fertilizers grow equally healthy crops as conventional fertilizers, researchers found they also released ...

Corn and soybean inoculants support plant growth and soil nutrient availability and uptake. Learn how inoculants function, ...

Table 1 lists nutrients and foliar deficiency symptoms in corn, soybean, and wheat. Two words, “chlorosis” or “chlorotic,” frequently appear in the table. Both terms describe when leaves start ...

However, tropical rainforest canopies are battlegrounds for survival. Ants compete fiercely for nesting space, taking over any hollow branch or space under tree bark. Any Squamellaria ant house would ...

"If it ain’t broke, don’t ‘fix’ it." Gardener shares money-saving hack for nutrient-rich soil: 'It's been happening in the ...

The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

Michigan’s farm animal sanctuaries offer a contrast to industrial agriculture. Learn how their sustainable practices ...