The full study is published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. It's not the first to track the positive ...

Looking to grow healthy plants? Get them the right food! Just like people, balanced nutrients play a big part in keeping plants healthy and happy. That’s where fertilizers come in. Think of them as a ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Planting a garden is just one way to celebrate Earth Day. However, using fertilizers to help the crop can hurt our drinking water. Consumer Reports found that some fruits and ...

Microbiomes are the collective and highly personal assortment of microorganisms that live in, on, and around us. If genetically modified effectively, these "black boxes" may help us cure cancer, ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Healthy soil leads to healthy plants! Keeping your vegetable garden supplied with sufficient nutrients will lead to vigorous growth, robust vegetation, and more produce. While fertilizing isn’t always ...

I was advised to cut down on fertilizer for my indoor plants in the winter because of a slower growth rate. I have not fertilized since early November. When should I begin fertilizing my indoor plants ...

John Gilbert drives a tractor to apply fertilizer to corn crops on his farm in Hardin County, in June 2025. (Contributed photo) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread.