A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil ...

It’s often assumed that all soil organic carbon ultimately derives from recent vegetation, but researchers argue that carbon inherited from parent rocks can be important and deserves more focus.

Not all farmlands are created equal — some are flat, some are on a moderate slope and some are hilly. On hilly agricultural ...

Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.

Farmers can use informal and formal methods to measure soil health. “An informal way is to look at your fields after a ...

Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.

All tree leaves that drop to the ground as well as the weeds that dry up eventually turn into organic matter, which replenishes the soil. This is one of the reasons mulches are put in gardens.

Unlike synthetic fertilizers, biofertilizers introduce or stimulate living organisms to improve soil function.

Discover how to reuse potting soil effectively with our comprehensive guide. Learn about assessing soil condition, cleaning, ...

A new literature review comparing chemical-intensive farming to regenerative organic systems finds significantly increased ...

Potatoes grow best in a full-sun location and in well-drained, well-aerated soils high in organic matter. Potatoes will not ...

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow ...