Farmers and agronomists are very aware that phosphorus (P) is an essential element needed for optimum crop production in ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're ...

All that chipped wood created during tree trimming work along roads and power lines has potential value in helping revitalize ...

New research finds that tree debris left over from damaging storms can have a second life that improves soil quality. The ...

Maine Healthy Soils Program was created to provide farmers with resources to adapt their farms to a changing climate. Healthy soils are, literally, the foundation of a resilient agricultural system, ...

The Soil Testing Laboratory is a part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). Located on the G. H. Cook Campus, the Soil Testing Laboratory is a service unit that offers ...

Recognizing soil health as an issue hindering agricultural productivity in Africa, Bridget Okumu, Country director, the International Fertilizer Development Center, said that maintaining soil ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...

Bridget Okumu, Country director, the International Fertilizer Development Center Recognizing soil health as an issue hindering agricultural productivity in Africa, Bridget Okumu, Country director, the ...

It’s influenced by a combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors that determine its overall health and functionality. Healthy soil is the foundation of productive agriculture and ...

Genetic Switch Could Help Control Leaf Growth in Poor Soils Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to ...