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Sep. 13, 2024 — In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition -- but that the need ...

Soil is full of an uncountable number of viruses, and scientists are only beginning to understand just how substantial their ...

Researchers at Kansas State University document direct evidence that organic amendments in a no-till agricultural system ...

The fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded,” that examines the nation's conservation delivery system and ...

The study of plants shows that they release organic acids through their roots when they need nutrients. It also reveals that ...

“As we begin to understand how plants and fungi communicate, we will better understand the complexities of the soil ecosystem, leading to healthier crops and improving our approach to ...

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a novel nanotechnology-based solution for the ...

Rubber planting brings huge economic benefits, but large-scale rubber plantations have a great impact on the ecological environment, especially in terms of the soil's physical and chemical properties.

If you’re planning to install a new garden bed next spring, fall is a good time to do the digging to prepare for it.

According to Erb, a cover crop will increase profitability when meets certain on-farm needs, such as dealing with ...