Marion Calmer says nutrient stratification in soil is a significant problem on his western Illinois farm — and it’s only getting worse. “I’ve been putting P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) on top of ...

A creek flows through Boone County on its way to the Missouri River. Farmer Matt Lambert says management practices designed to prevent runoff have helped protect the investment of input costs, while ...

Iowa Learning Farms will host a no-till and soil health field day on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Badger ...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in gardens around the world, and it’s all about putting down the tiller. More and more ...

In Power County, Idaho, the rental no-till drill has proved to be popular among farmers. The soil health movement appears to be gaining momentum among Idaho farmers and conservation districts ...

WAVERLY, Iowa — Mark Mueller said his first goal with no-till is to save the soil. "I realize that there is not as much revenue to be made through reduced yields, but the reduction isn’t that much," ...

There are two vegetable gardens behind our house. The main one is tilled up every year with a tractor and laid out in 30-inch-wide beds. The smaller one has the same layout but is managed with a ...

At bottom, gardening is all about dirt — its care and feeding, its microbes and fungi, bacteria and earthworms. Science has gradually recognized that the soil’s vibrant but delicate food web must be ...

There are two vegetable gardens behind our house. The main one is tilled up every year with a tractor and laid out in 30-inch-wide beds. The smaller one has the same layout but is managed with a ...

Tilling has both benefits and drawbacks when it comes to your soil. So should you till or not when preparing and maintaining your garden? That decision depends on several factors, and no one answer ...