Soil organic matter is crucial for maintaining soil fertility and carbon sequestration, but traditional agricultural practices often lead to its loss. Organic farming attempts to mitigate this issue ...

On paper, people often say that plants need just a few things to grow well: light, water, and nutrients often top the list. But when you dive into the complexities that exist in living ecosystems, you ...

Traditional ways of fostering soil health have never completely gone away and are on the upswing. According to recent United States Department of Agriculture data, about 37% of U.S. cropland is ...

A common soil fungus (Purpureocillium lilacinum BA1S), when combined with calcium and mild alkalinity, speeds up the ...

This story was originally published June 3, 2024. Growing vegetables is a rewarding experience that keeps the dinner plate ...

Only 1.5% of soil arriving at waste facilities in England was classed as hazardous, suggesting we are throwing away mostly ...

The Arizona Department of Agriculture will give $1.8 million to landowners working on soil health innovation and sustainable ...

Jose David Henao Casas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Stressed trees. Dying vegetation. Dry creek beds. Soaring temperatures. This summer hammered home the impacts of climate change on San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Lost in much of the ...