Five major soil insects can be found in corn fields ... Seed Corn Maggot Cool and/or wet springs with delayed germination; Warm weather in late winter resulting in early fly emergence and egg laying ...

Start with a cleanup of plant debris and weeds from last season, but take steps to ensure our native bee population isn’t disturbed.

With a unique ability to consume nearly any form of organic matter it comes across, one small but mighty insect is becoming a tool to address the growing problem of organic waste and soil degradation.

Spiders are declining in livestock-grazed areas, while ticks and mites are increasing. This change affects ecosystems and ...

Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming.

The bananas are not only a delicious fruit from a warm climate, but the lifeline for millions of farmers from all over the world. But beneath the soil lies a silent enemy that threatens banana ...