Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...

Earthworms are a great indicator of soil health and are easy to look for in the field. In North Dakota, we have about a dozen species of earthworms with the main genus being Aporrectodea, or grey ...

For many years, farmers and gardeners prioritized the chemical and physical properties of soils in which plants were grown over the biological properties of these soils. Thankfully, we have learned ...

Every farmer loves to see earthworms in their soil because it indicates good soil health and productivity. Earthworms, cover crops, and no-till together are a great way to improve your soil. After a 3 ...

Daphne Sugino Souffront went in search of safer, earth-friendly alternatives to pesticides. She found the answer in — wait for it — earthworm poop! Earthworms are small, but mighty — hungry. In a day, ...

Earthworms improve the soil by aerating it, breaking down organic matter and mineralizing nutrients. Now, researchers have dug up another possible role: reducing the number and relative abundance of ...

An international research team from Spain, China, and Australia reports that earthworms, by breaking down organic matter and mineralizing nutrients in soil, may also be reducing the number and ...

A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.

Plenty of Wisconsin gardeners are suffering from worm confusion. Alarms sounded a few years ago about invasive jumping worms, ramping up the anxiety for a pastime meant to enjoy and help unwind. Mulch ...