Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.

The path ahead calls for the government to clearly separate the two key climate fronts — smokestack and soil — while ...

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient ...

Healthy soil acts like a sponge, but new research shows farming practices can damage its ability to store water and protect ...

U of I researchers are preparing to share new insights into deep soil ecosystems at the Deep Soil Ecotron Symposium.

Lynette Abbott continues her discussion on soil health by examining the effects of fertilisers on soil organisms ...

Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as the Earth's natural sponge. Unfortunately ...

Tuskegee University's urban farm helps Montgomery residents in a food desert grow their own food and access fresh produce.

Cargill’s food innovation connects farms, science and technology to strengthen the food system and create meals that people ...

The Green Revolution of the 1950s and 1960s dramatically increased yields and secured the global food supply for a rapidly ...

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability of agriculture.

Soil erosion is widely known for degrading land and reducing agricultural productivity. But new research shows it may also play a far more complex and important role in regulating the global nitrogen ...