A global study has revealed that mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) serves as the most stable long-term reservoir of ...

Willows are a popular landscaping tree that adds beauty and elegance to your garden. They are also one of the best trees for ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains ...

The researchers used agroecosystem model ecosys to explain why corn yield is higher after soybean at normal nitrogen ...

There is nothing you could do in your garden that would be more helpful than applying organic matter in and on your soil. That is basic Gardening 101.

In an advancement for soil science, researchers from Japan have developed a novel method for estimating microbial biomass ...

Frequent forest fires and agricultural expansion are degrading soil health in the southern Brazilian Amazon. This results in ...

Dirt is what is on the bottom of your shoes. Soil is a conglomeration of minerals, water, air, organic matter and living ...

Option 1: Improve the soil by adding compost or similar organic matter to increase pore space and drainage. Spread about two inches of compost over the planting-bed surface and work it well into ...

India's soil degradation crisis threatens food security, but natural farming and bio-based inputs offer sustainable solutions ...