For a long time, soil was all but ignored. But for years, the valuable humus layer has been thinning. Farmers in Brandenburg ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will ...

Gardening and farming have evolved tremendously, with machinery advancing efficiency and productivity. One such essential ...

Before starting any construction project, it is important to know about the soil characteristics. This knowledge is acquired through a soil test, which offers insights into the suitability of the ...

In conventional agriculture, synthetic chemical pesticides are used in various crops such as arable farming, vegetable ...

Agricultural practices and environmental pressures have led to the widespread depletion of soil nutrients, which crucially ...

Scientists have developed a new method to monitor the elusive eastern indigo snake, the longest native snake in the United ...

DDT soil pollution is still a major problem in many parts of the world. Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the toxin by binding it with biochar. When they mixed ...

Analysis - Without more research and action, the ubiquity of plastic bags risks will continue to undermine the health of the soil and people in Uganda.

"In our field experiment, we mixed the soil with biochar and grew different plants. We found that biochar binds DDT efficiently, so that it is not taken up by soil organisms," says Paul Drenning ...

With a 40-year career in soil science, Jeff Schoenau is an accomplished researcher, professor and the mind that designed the Plant Root Simulator probe.

When it comes to buying equipment for your no-till operation, there are several things to keep in mind to be successful.