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 ...

Using isotope and nuclear techniques, this Section works to improve resource use efficiency by crops and in cropping-livestock systems, and to protect soil and water resources for sustainable and ...

This diverse biological community performs vital services to maintain the soil’s chemical balance and physical structure so that it can continue producing a rich harvest for generations to come.