By coaxing soil bacteria into fixing more nitrogen, gene-edited wheat shows how crops might one day sidestep synthetic ...

In laboratory experiments, the researchers successfully engineered this change in barley and found that the mechanism worked ...

Growers can implement the jar test to determine fertilizer compatibility and unpredicted chemical reactions from other ...

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By ...

Grasslands grow more food with less fertilizer when many plant species grow together. A global study shows mixed fields can boost yields.

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

A well-designed nutrient management program is crucial for maximizing soybean yields. But what nutrients do you need to apply before planting to ensure your soybeans get the best start? Soybeans may ...

When most Minnesotans think about the climate crisis they think about energy or transportation. What’s missing? Agriculture. Right behind transportation, agriculture produces 25% of Minnesota’s ...

To improve soil quality and save money, one home gardener is using some seasonal coffee grounds to give her plants all the nutrients they need. "I'm fertilizing with coffee grounds. To provide more ...

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR3.SA), opens new tab will be able to deliver about 20% of the country's total demand for nitrogen fertilizers ...

It’s critical to use the correct nitrogen stabilizer with anhydrous ammonia this fall. Farmers will invest at least $14 an acre in one, says Gary Schnitkey, agricultural economist. He encourages ...

Fertilizer costs are having a bigger and bigger impact on farm budgets. In the lead-up to the 2022 crop year, fertilizer prices surged to record highs, driven by tight global supplies, energy shocks ...