When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...

They are facing longer dry spells, more erratic rainfall and rising input costs — all while working to feed a growing ...

Linn County Conservation has a potential plan in the works to transform a soggy stretch of unused land near Morgan Creek Park ...

Over the past year and a half, a sprawling network of volunteers, local farmers, nurseries and hotels have stepped up to host ...

When planting new trees, be sure to select one that will fit in the space when it matures and can thrive in the growing ...

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil ...

Farmers, landowners, local leaders and everyday Iowans should work together to protect flood-prone areas, write John Wills.

Growing a healthy lawn in a more sustainable manner is better for the environment and can also help reduce maintenance. As a ...

It’s the foundation of our agriculture system. The expansion of the human population alongside rising environmental stressors ...

Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become ...