This relationship between humans, the earth, and food sources affirms soil as the foundation of agriculture. Aa Aa Aa Human society has developed through utilization of our planet's resources in ...

The basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils must be considered to maintain sustainable agricultural practices. Through the study of soil science the importance of this ...

Since the first farmers tilled the soil more than 10,000 years ago, the plow has been the essential tool of human survival.

In most agricultural soils, organic matter is increased by leaving residue on the soil surface, rotating crops with pasture or perennials, incorporating cover crops into the cropping rotation ...

Without altering agricultural practices and urgently finding ways to preserve soil, the global food supply starts to look precarious. Even in Iowa’s still-fertile fields, the loss of soil is ...

University of Minnesota Extension Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample. Therefore, proper collection of the soil sample is extremely important. Representative ...

The Wildlife Trusts co-hosted a workshop at the Oxford Real Farming Conference, discussing the challenges lowland peat soils face and potential solutions. In this blog, Vicki Hird, Strategic Lead on ...

The rampant overuse of pesticides and fertilizers in the fertile volcanic region of the Virunga Mountains is causing significant environmental concerns, contributing to soil degradation and climate ...

A Good Soil Sample Should Represent the Area. Take soil from at least 10 locations (X) in tl1e sampled area and mix togetl1er in a clean bucket. For trees and shrubs, take soil from 5 to 6 spots ...

WASHINGTON— A new study published today by the academic journal Frontiers in Environmental Science finds that pesticides widely used in American agriculture pose a grave threat to organisms that are ...

But, Rodale Institute is more than just a pastoral venue for engaging keynote speakers. It does important work in training a new generation of farmers, and conducting research to change the way we ...