When snow blankets the landscape, it may seem like life slows down. But beneath the surface, an entire world of activity is ...

The researchers say the Green Revolution and exclusive selection for aboveground traits in corn — ignoring traits related to the roots and rhizosphere, the microbe-rich zone surrounding roots — ...

Tropical forests have long been treated as slow, patient allies in the fight against climate change, quietly locking away ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Organic nitrogen is important for plant growth, but too much of it can cause a range of problems. Over-fertilization, improper ...

A University of Connecticut study is finding new ways to reduce nitrogen pollution on farms. The study finds manganese, a type of metal, reduces nitrogen levels when it's mixed in with soil. Many ...

Nitrogen rich soils in China’s rice paddies could help farmers grow the same amount of rice with less fertilizer, if we can ...

Nitrogen pollution is a serious concern for the agriculture industry. Agricultural fertilizers contain nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health. However, these fertilizers also produce ...

Jason Clark, SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, said this research will help experts improve their recommendations for ...

AMES, Iowa – Newly published research from Iowa State University agronomists shows that the application of nitrogen fertilizer at optimum levels to corn and soybeans is required to maintain carbon in ...