Early Agriculture: Key Enabling Techniques Identified
The beginnings of human agriculture can be attributed to several key techniques. These techniques include: 1. Seed selection and cultivation: Early agricultural practices involved...
Food Prices Follow Oil Prices and Where we are Headed
The correlation between food prices and oil prices has long been observed. When oil prices rise, it directly affects the cost of transporting food from...
Edible Landscapes: Should Lawns Be Replaced?
Lawns have long been a staple feature of suburban landscapes, providing a lush green space for activities and aesthetic appeal. However, in recent years, there...
How to Get Smarter and Help the Hungry
There is a web site, FreeRice.com (go there and click PLAY THE GAME) which will give rice to hungry people in need if you answer...
Growing Food: Nitrogen in Soil, What you Should Know
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is one of the most important elements found in soil. Understanding the role of nitrogen in...
How Do Farmers Fertilize Soil?
Farmers deliver fertilizer to soil in various ways, depending on the scale of their operations and the specific farming practices. Here are some common methods:...
Growing Food: Soil Nutrient Analysis, Why Do It?
If you are going to grow food, do it right to maximize your efforts. Before you plant, ensure that your soil has the right consistency,...
Growing Food: How to Test Soil for Potassium
Why test for Potassium? Answer: Because plants need it and soil may lack it. Potassium is one of the three main soil elements added by...
Potash Fertilizer: When and How Much to Use
Potash is a potassium-rich compound that is commonly used as a fertilizer. In prehistoric times, humans discovered that burning wood and plant materials produced ashes...
Soil Organisms Count Test
Some soil tests you can do are explained in a free (PDF document C221-DIY-Soil-Tests ) from Washington State University Extension. In order to determine how...