A common, black yeast-like fungus may be the solution to uncontrollable plastic waste production, according to a German ...

Plastics have become deeply embedded in agriculture worldwide. From mulch films and drip irrigation systems to silage wraps, greenhouse covers, seedling trays, and packaging, they are now ...

Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot ...

Microplastic pollution is a growing concern, with agricultural soils acting as a significant sink. A study in India found ...

On a sunny summer day, a soybean field may seem peaceful, even boring. However, Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Assistant Professor Joy Winbourne knows that something remarkable is going ...

Mulch film is a layer of material applied to cover and protect the topsoil. It is highly valued in modern agriculture owing to benefits such as soil moisture retention, soil temperature regulation, ...

Soil organic matter is crucial for maintaining soil fertility and carbon sequestration, but traditional agricultural practices often lead to its loss. Organic farming attempts to mitigate this issue ...

Agricultural soil is now the most polluted plastic sink on the planet, surpassing even the oceans in concentration of microplastic particles. According to a comprehensive study published in ...

Walter Battle shows how to lay sheet mulch, and Cathy Faust shows how to make strawberry jam. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Area Specialist Walter Battle ...