Fumigants are a cornerstone of conventional agriculture in the United States for combating soil-borne pests and diseases.

A: It’s great that you’re asking early — not on the night of the first freeze. After watering each plant, set each one in a ...

Using coffee grounds for plants is a natural and eco-friendly way to boost their health. Discover simple ways to incorporate them into your gardening routine.

The microbial product works as part of an integrated strategy to address SCN, the No. 1 yield-reducing pest problem in soybeans. Farmers routinely see yields cut by 5 bushels or more per acre in ...

Sustainable agriculture plays a key role in addressing global food security while concurrently preserving environmental ...

Winter conditions can make soil compact, eroded, or nutrient-poor. Growing this unassuming member of the legume family will ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many ...

Trying to get ahead of ongoing weed pressures? Consider Penn State Extension's Dwight Lingenfelter's advice for what can be ...

The cellular slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum is a soil microbe that produces diverse natural products with potential ...

Alfalfa weevil and rootworm are both showing developed resistance to current control methods, so John Tooker with Penn State ...

Red leaf blotch has spread rapidly from a few San Joaquin Valley almond orchards in 2024 to throughout the state this season, ...