A team of researchers at the University of Illinois is working to create a more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Now, these scientists have turned to a prairie grass to try and make it happen.

Switchgrass has gripped Midwestern soils for millions of years, but soon, the earthbound prairie grass could fly. New studies ...

It’s important to plan ahead for if pasture conditions deteriorate to the point of having to supplement or feed pairs in ...

To revert back to small farms, says Hurt, “the federal government will need to subsidize” those farmers, in order for them to ...

The halcyon times now belong to the ages. When this essayist learned of the slaughter at Bokkos and others, we also saw the ...

After a few days, the prepared compost heap will get hot and when opened up can release steam. As the waste materials decompose, they release nutrients in forms that can be used by crops ...

Mike Newman is the owner of Newman Farms, a family owned cow farm in Clare, Michigan. Newman shares some of the ways his farm is sustainable.

Supplementing a missing nutrient: A study involved a dog with a seven-year history of eating grass and then vomiting. After being put on a high-fiber diet, the situation resolved itself. Generally, ...

In times of drought a 15-0-15 lawn fertilizer would be preferable over a 16-0-8 analysis. In addition, the palms in your landscape require more potassium than nitrogen and would also benefit from ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being ...

and neither are fertilizers. To simplify your search, check out this list of the best grass fertilizers for lawns—perfect for preparing any yard for the seasons ahead. Lawn fertilizers can be ...

You may need to overseed your lawn, fertilize it or deal with weeds. Make sure you follow the recommended timing for all of these activities to ensure success. If you have bare patches in your lawn or ...