Compost production is growing in the U.S. as regulations in some parts of the country aim to keep organics out of landfills according to a new report from the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF),…
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Application of compost to California almond orchards resulted in a strong increase in yield according to research presented at Compost2024—the annual conference of the U.S. Composting Council, held January 27-30, in Daytona Beach. The research…
By Sarah Derouin for Geological Society of America Earthworms, the hardworking invertebrates that grace the upper layers of soil, have long been considered helpful in our home gardens. Earthworms are prolific munchers, grinding up organic…
Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
As Canadian provinces and territories set more aggressive organics diversion and waste reduction related goals, additional organics management infrastructure will be needed to achieve those goals, according to the Environmental Research and Education Foundation of…
Applying compost in apple orchards could reduce the need for… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
The application of properly composted animal manure to farm produce… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
In the dry air and soil of Texas’ Southern High Plains, improving soil health can be tough. We usually think of healthy soil as moist and loose with lots of organic matter. But this can…
Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising crop… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…
The Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation & Parks today… You must be a paid subscriber and logged in to view this content. To view this post, please go to the top menu and log…