But modern agriculture’s deep plowing and heavy machinery do more harm than good, by disrupting the natural pathways through which water infiltrates, researchers report March 19 in Science. Breaking ...

Sustainable inputs and conservation practices improve soil health. (Natural Resources Conservation Service photo) Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded ...

A new study reveals how pairing biochar with beneficial soil bacteria could significantly improve phosphorus availability in ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth, and food ...

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Texas A&M University has named Binayak Mohanty, Ph.D., and Catharine Ross, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professors.

A growing body of research highlights a global agricultural challenge that often goes unnoticed beneath our feet: soil ...

The 145 soil samples were obtained from citrus orchards (26), vineyards (29), and vegetable gardens (90) and range in crop types, 48 of which were from leafy vegetables, 4 from brassicas, 9 from ...

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