Scientists have uncovered how different types of biochar influence the movement of water in agricultural soils that contain excessive phosphorus, offering new insights into how farmers can reduce ...

MOUNT VERNON — Scientifically, soil and the interaction of its physical, chemical and biological elements provide a rich field of study for agricultural research. Turning that research into practical ...

Using soil samples from your own area, your class will get up close and see what they can find inside different soils. A practical observation activity looking at soil in detail, with discussion ...

Heating alone won’t drive soil microbes to release more carbon dioxide — they need added carbon and nutrients to thrive. This finding challenges assumptions about how climate warming influences soil ...

If you want to accelerate the economic benefits of soil health on your farm, it’s important to at least run some back-of-the-napkin figures, including input costs and yield expectations, to establish ...