URBANA, Ill. – The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear ...

Walk into any grow room, and it is easy to be drawn to the topic of lights, systems, nutrients, or genetics. But say the word microbiome, and suddenly the conversation shifts into big words and a bit ...

Introducing forest soil on an entryway doormat shifted the indoor microbiome of Finnish homes closer to bacterial profiles found outdoors, with less contribution from human-associated bacteria, a new ...

In the past few years, about a handful of companies have emerged with tests to measure a soil microbiome of fields, give a biodiversity index and help farmers understand the effects of inputs on soil ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 9, 2024) A study in the journal Biology and Fertility of Soils has confirmed once again that organic agriculture contributes significantly to soil health, improving ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 16, 2025) Through a literature review and data analysis of almost 2,000 soil samples, the authors of a recent study find negative effects on the presence of ...

Soil microbiomes play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, significantly impacting the global carbon cycle. The activity of microorganisms helps to capture and store carbon in soil, reducing ...

Peer-reviewed research is catching up to craft growers: living soil cannabis cultivation influences cannabinoid and terpene ...

MustGrow has received approval from the Georgia Department of Agriculture to commence sales of TerraSante ™, an organic biofertility product, in the State of Georgia. Mustard-de ...