Scientists have discovered that a readily available substance can help remediate hazardous soil. Biochar — the remnants of organic matter burned without oxygen — adheres to contaminants and improves ...
By Vir Singh Life on the planet is rooted in the soil. The soil is not just the uppermost mantle of our planet’s land, it is the largest terrestrial ecosystem and a remarkable habitat ...
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that all urban fill on the site would be removed and it accounted for the whole of the $2.5 million increase in costs. Only a portion ...
The Madison County Conservation District will host a meeting concerning importance of proper lime application and soil health on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Madison County ...
The Biden administration is increasing the royalty rates for drilling on public lands for the first time in over 100 years, the New York Times reported. The higher fees aim to better compensate ...
Raised garden beds are a great way to grow in small spaces, but filling them can be expensive. In this video, I show one cost-effective method that uses organic materials like sticks, logs, grass ...
Editor's note: This is the second article of a two-part series covering lead contamination in Kansas City, Missouri. Part one features a mom whose two sons were poisoned by the lead found in the front ...
Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but the startup cost and uncertain results mean a risk many farmers still aren't willing to take. The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative ...