DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — When done right, composting manure and livestock is an environmentally sound way to dispose of animals and their waste, according to Mary Keena, North Dakota State University ...

For centuries, nutrient-rich animal manure has been used to enrich the soil and boost crop production. Traditionally, cow and horse manure were the most readily available options. However, with the ...

A rake scooping horse manure into a wheelbarrow - Maho/Getty Images Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using ...

Farmers always prefer to work on land whose soil is fertile enough and able to supply sufficient nutrients in the right proportions to support good plant growth in order to generate high yields. The ...

EDMONTON - Q: We have hard, not-terribly-fertile soil in our garden; the vegetables do not produce very well. Even the onions were not good last year. Could you please recommend amendments to soften ...

Do I need to use secateurs to prune? TINO: It depends on what kind of wood you're dealing with. Soft tips can simply be pinched out with your fingers and small lateral branches can be snapped off, but ...

Animal manure remains one of the best amendments you can make to your soil, but there are important mistakes to avoid when using manure in your yard or garden. One of these is failing to ensure your ...