'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving ...
Spring’s official start is nearly here and there’s work to do in the garden. A checklist
By JESSICA DAMIANO OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve ...
Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study
Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study - Researchers looked at samples from a field in ...
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How safe is the soil in Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas? ABC7 tested some samples
It's been nearly two months since the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed thousands of properties, and there are still major ...
After the L.A. Wildfires, a Lingering Anxiety: What Is in the Soil?
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...
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Soil pH levels can help make planting decisions
Managing soil pH is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of soil health and crop productivity, says Marla Riekman, a land ...
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Soil moisture levels improve for some, worsen for others
Drought conditions continue to influence agricultural production across more than half the state, but large swaths of Texas ...
Study reveals key role of moss crust patch size in desert soil phosphorus dynamics
Moss crusts, an advanced form of biological soil crusts, play a crucial role in stabilizing soil phosphorus levels in desert ...