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Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time ...
Micro irrigation boosts crop yields, saves water & builds climate resilience. UP model & financing help farmers adopt ...
Illinois soil and water conservation districts were allocated just $4.5 million for their operations in the budget year that ...
A Charleston landscaper designs beautiful backyard edible gardens. He's launching fruit tree giveaways for lower-income ...
For example, WSU’s Cook Agronomy Farm, where no-till has been practiced continuously for more than 25 years, stood in direct contrast to neighboring fields with a history of tillage where soil ...
Poor sub-soil drainage is not just a nuisance – it is a serious structural hazard. In water-rich regions like Durban, where ...
Careful timing ensures crops can handle a little heat. But recently, sudden heat waves and long-lasting ones in already warm ...
One upside? Weeds can provide important clues about the quality of your garden soil, such as its pH level. "Why do we care ...
When it comes to conservation efforts on the farm, the classic goal of keeping soil where it is supposed to be remains the ...
Taking care of the soil is of utmost importance for the success of growing vegetables, particularly when using sustainable or organic production practices. If you’ve been treating your soil like ‘dirt ...