SOIL erosion in Jamaica forms the subject of a bulletin (No. 17) issued by its Department of Science and Agriculture. The greater part of the cultivated land is situated on steep hillsides, gradients ...

The Evolution of Soil Loss Tolerance and Its Importance to Soil Productivity Protection, including Ecosystem Services. Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.4236/gep.2026 ...

Ashland SWCD will talk about nutrient management, cover crops, hay and pasture opportunities and the realities of ...

Sustainable farming practices can help reduce that impact. Even though there is growing consumer demand for more environmentally friendly products, farmers in the United States are lagging behind when ...

A growing body of research suggests that combining biochar with other soil amendments such as compost, manure, or fertilizers may improve soil health ...

Mesquite tells a story about unintended consequences; but it also shows how careful, collaborative responses can lead to ...

The shapes of desiccation cracks are often roughly polygonal, forming patterns that can look almost geometric. The exact size and shape depend on factors like soil composition, moisture content and ...

With billions spent, is Iowa's water improving? Farm leaders say yes, but more work is needed. Others want changes — from tweaks to a transformation.

In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects ...

Researchers identify a long stone line in Peru that tied Chimú farming, water control, and ceremony into one powerful system.