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A byproduct of insect farming improves soil health and reduces insect damage in soybean and switchgrass crops according to ...

Dr. Sunshin Jung of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has developed a technology to effectively control soil pests through penetrative microwave heating. Credit: Korea Electrotechnology ...

Discover how to use cinnamon to stop houseplant pests without causing harm to your plants. This kitchen spice can be used to ...

Few things disrupt the peace of a thriving garden more than uninvited pests. These tiny invaders can decimate tender leaves, disrupt fruiting, and generally put a damper on all of your gardening ...

Cover crops are all the rage these days, and might be a part of the solution for problems confronting the long-term sustainability of agricultural production in the U.S. Simply defined, cover crops ...

During a gardening interest meeting last week, home gardeners brought up an issue. The problem was that planting the same plants each year in the same location can lead to fungal and bacterial disease ...

Just like any other organisms, crop-destroying soil microbes die if they get too hot. With that fact in mind, scientists have developed a new system in which soil-heating microwaves are used to kill ...

Enhancing your garden with rosemary? Maximize your planting with these 25 rosemary companions, plus the 5 plants to keep away ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - It seems that most gardeners are wrapped up with their spring gardens. It has been a tough year of heat and dry weather. With the recent rains that some have been ...

An unexpected sight in the cold of winter, these always-active bugs may become a nuisance indoors. Learn how you can prevent ...