What do cheese, sauerkraut and yeast dough have in common? Their production is only possible with the help of bacteria or fungi. The microorganisms initiate fermentation or maturing processes and thus ...

"Had no idea this was a thing." Gardener astounded by arrival of rare backyard visitor: 'First time ever seeing these' first ...

Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...

"It truly is therapeutic." Gardener shares 'life-changing' impact of simple landscaping decision: 'You can't buy that' first appeared on The Cool Down.

March 19, 2025 – The McFarlane-Coffman Agriculture Center at Clovis East High School (CEHS) came alive for the Spring Agriculture Fair, welcoming hundreds of Clovis Unified School District elementary ...

Eastern house centipedes are a poster child example of guilt by association. They are not just benign, they are beneficial. Anything making a living tracking down unsavory insects in the home has ...

And while the terminal’s wood may not be as ecologically sourced as its proponents claim, it has still become a poster child for ... not call that strategy beneficial for forest health.

Urban farmers can now get cost-share and technical support to boost beneficial insect habitat on their farms through Practical Farmers of Iowa’s and Xerces Society’s beneficial insects cost-share. Sig ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study.