New research shows how changing rainfall speeds up soil carbon loss and how biochar helps soil cope with stress.

Usually, you don't want to find mold in your yard or garden. But with leaf mold, the term is a great thing. You can easily ...

Global change—a term that encompasses climate change and phenomena such as changes in land use or environmental pollution—is ...

Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

Scientists have found that adding biochar to farm soils can help steady the release of carbon dioxide during increasingly ...

Earth’s top 2 meters (6 feet) of soil hold 2.5 trillion metric tons of carbon — more than is held in living vegetation and the atmosphere combined. But soil carbon sinks are under threat — global ...

Did your soil struggle to support your corn or soybean crop last season? If so, you might be considering soil amendments this year. But where do you start? With the exception of fertilizer, almost ...

Saltwater intrusion from sea level rise and tidal flooding is increasing soil salinity risks in coastal farm fields (Figure 1). Soil salinity is related to the presence of soluble salts and cations ...