Researchers analyzed 59 years of data to show that adding bacteria to desert sand can rapidly create new soil.

China accelerates desert restoration: 3.5 billion-year-old microbes stabilize sand and protect ecosystems in months.

Like any good animal, we sense the change of seasons through a hundred subtle clues. Leaves change and shed, becoming crispy piles underfoot. Geese cross the bright sky. Other signs of winter are ...

Cornell University soil lab confirms LiveSoil reduces water use by 60%, strengthens root systems, enhances soil biology ...

Award‑winning microbe‑edible mulch film positions Bumigro as a leader in sustainable ag innovation at the 2026 World Ag ...

Food insecurity is an existential threat for Africa (a continent facing rapid population growth and dire climate impacts) and addressing it a global imperative. Over 30% of caloric intake comes from ...

Continuous monoculture often leads to soil-borne disease outbreaks, yet the microbial mechanisms behind this vulnerability remain poorly understood.

Tests conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendras have found that the decline in beneficial microbes is weakening soil health, ...

Lucy M. Stitzer is the founder and editor of Dirt-To-Dinner. Its mission is to help consumers better understand how their food is grown and processed, and why this is important to them and their ...

Scientists found a soil microbe that both releases and absorbs electricity, pointing to new renewable energy technologies.