As the Kentucky Derby gears up for its 151st year, the sport’s unsung heroes step out from behind the scenes once more to ...

For years, an unseen team at the Kentucky Derby have had a thankless task. While 1,400 horses are stabled at Churchill Downs, ...

Tri-State communities are among those facing growing concerns about manure contributing to toxic byproducts in drinking water ...

A very busy crew is constantly working to clean up the mess 1,400 horses leave behind as Churchill Downs prepares for the ...

For all the glitz and glam that give the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs its glory, there are a number of unsung heroes ...

The Woodland Park Zoo's coveted animal poop compost is back for its 40th year. Gardeners can pick up the compost Saturday and ...

On the Churchill Downs backside, a team of unsung heroes keep the stables spick and span and take care of what the horses ...

Manure: planet-saver or eco-villain? I dug deep into the truth behind farm waste and its environmental impact.

Research is showing the benefits of applying solid manure over liquid manure to fields. Josh Mirabella with the University of ...

When you visit the garden center, the fertilizer options can be overwhelming. Check out this all-natural, slow-release fertilizer for a healthy garden.

Smaller farmers spread manure on fields, where it does not generate ... The expected return on investment in systems that turn animal poop into natural gas is in the double digits over the decades ...

Land that is not naturally fertile can still be used for crop production if manure is applied to the soil. Some crops, on their own, add nutrients to the soil while many others are merely ...