Officials in Texas continue to investigate the cause of the explosion last week at West Fertilizer that killed 15 people and injured 200. The explosion, which could be felt up to 50 miles away, ...

Editor's note: The News-Press started this weekly feature to answer water questions, including those submitted by the public during the 2018 Save Our Water Summit. Question: What are viable ...

With fertilizer prices high and producers becoming aware of the potential for losses of Nitrogen due to volatilization losses, there has been interest and questions about ESN (Environmentally Smart ...

As of now, the Minnesota farmers most hurt by the spike in fertilizer prices are those needing nitrogen this spring.

If you've been told a slow-release fertilizer can help your yard or garden, the advice is likely solid. But it's important to ...

My containers and other flowers and vegetables look great until hot weather hits in July. Then they either get straggly or lose their dark green color. Even my lawn is losing color. Is there anything ...

Plants are naturally “solar-powered,” but there is a carbon footprint associated with growing them as a crop. The fuel used to power tractors and other equipment is part of that footprint, but the ...

We have a short growing season in Michigan. Whether your garden is for floral beauty or putting food on the table, fertilizing properly is hugely important. Remember the old saying, “You are what you ...

The pellets Megan Landes-Murphy makes in her unique-to-Nebraska business have only one ingredient: wool. The pellets are sold as natural fertilizer for garden, landscaping and potted plants. Photo by ...

We are in the heart of our short Michigan growing season. All things green and growing can use fertilizer now. We have to remember that plants eat too. Right now most plants are as hungry as they will ...