Typically baled, burned or left behind, the wheat straw market is evolving. Technology breakthroughs combined with sustainability awareness and the renewable movement have elevated wheat straw and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­— Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercials buildings are often energy-intensive to manufacture, resulting in significant greenhouse ...

Wheat straw and dust blow from the back of a combine harvesting the grain in a field near Mullinville, Kansas. The maker of Kleenex and Scott brand products is unveiling a line of tissues and towels ...

We’re turning a lot of forests into toilet paper each year, but there are so many better ways to make the world’s most disposable product, some of which can be found right on our farms. Toilet paper ...

Changing feeds in dairy cow transition diets can help reduce costs. “Most of you are feeding some straw to your dry cows,” said Phil Cardoso, associate prof ...

The deputy commissioner has directed the sub-divisional magistrates to appoint nodal officers at the village level to maintain close surveillance in their respective areas and monitor any incidents of ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...

When the growing season is over, you may be wondering what to do with the straw you've been using as mulch. Here are the factors you should consider.