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From the Ancient Amazonian Indians: 'Biochar' as a Modern Weapon Against Global Warming
Scientists are reporting
that "biochar" -- a material
that the Amazonian Indians
used to enhance soil
fertility centuries ago --
... > full story
Protection of Organic Products Taken to Next Level
Ready-to-eat, organic
processed pork products look
similar to conventionally
cured meats. The organic
versions have become popular
among consumers as
... > full story
Future of Organic Ornamental Plants
Acreage of organic nurseries
and greenhouses in the US
increased 83 percent since
2004. But supermarket sales
of organic ornamental plants
are not keeping up with this
trend; organic herbs and flo ... > full story
Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate
Sustainable farming,
initially adopted to
preserve soil quality for
future generations, may also
play a role in maintaining a
healthy climate, according
... > full story
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Solutions to Climate Change: Using Trees and Grasses to Capture Carbon and Produce Energy
January 29, 2010 — A unique research project in the UK is investigating how coppiced trees and grass crops can be used both to generate renewable energy and to trap carbon in the soil over the long ... > full story -
Fertilizer Use Not Always Helpful in Revegetation Efforts
December 22, 2009 — Revegetation efforts in a subarctic Quebec community show that not all plants respond favorably to the use of fertilizers. Agricultural researchers used organic and mineral fertilizers on three ... > full story -
Vermicompost from Pig Manure Grows Healthy Hibiscus
December 17, 2009 — Vermicomposting, using earthworms to turn waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, can be an economical, organic waste management practice. The resulting product, called vermicompost, or worm castings, ... > full story -
Organic Weed Control Options For Highbush Blueberry; Pine Needle Mulch Most Effective
November 4, 2009 — Weeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a ... > full story -
Hot Microbes Cause Groundwater Cleanup Rethink
September 24, 2009 — Australian researchers have discovered that micro-organisms that help break down contaminants under the soil can actually get too hot for their own ... > full story -
Golf Course Putting Greens Show Their Age: Researchers Seek To Maintain Healthy Greens, Reduce Construction Costs
September 14, 2009 — Just like the rest of us, golf courses show their age -- especially on putting greens, which experience more foot traffic than anywhere else on golf courses. Putting greens, which comprise 1.6 ... > full story -
Indoor Plants Found To Release Volatile Organic Compounds
September 6, 2009 — Potted plants add aesthetic value to homes and offices, and have been shown to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) gases or vapors emitted by solids and liquids that may have adverse health ... > full story -
Organic Apple Orchard Floor Maintenance: Mulching, Flaming And 'Swiss Sandwich' Techniques Analyzed
September 4, 2009 — Organic apple farming starts from the ground up. Maintaining a healthy orchard floor is the key to preventing weeds and keeping soil healthy. Researchers compared three methods of orchard floor ... > full story -
Orchids And Fungi -- Partners For Life
August 22, 2009 — Three Thai orchids have been found to rely on a wide range of fungi to help them take carbon out of the soil instead of producing their own organic ... > full story -
Sustainable Agriculture: Perennial Plants Produce More; Landscape Diversity Creates Habitat For Pest Enemies
August 6, 2009 — Advances in ecology increasingly reveal that conventional agricultural practices have detrimental effects on the landscape ecology, creating problems for long-term sustainability of crops. Ecologists ... > full story
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