Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercials buildings are often energy-intensive to manufacture, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions. A ...

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 ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – Companies weren’t hiring when Brian Dohrn was finishing college in 2009. So he started a company of his own. Today, the Rochester, Minn., businessman is involved in both trucking ...

With Missouri forage supplies in short supply due to drought, some livestock producers are looking at wheat straw as feedstuff, despite its poor nutrient quality. This leaves wheat farmers asking what ...

Gardeners can combat extreme weather and water restrictions with a simple, time-tested solution: straw mulch. Experts reveal how a 2-3 inch layer of wheat straw insulates soil, moderates temperature ...