Healthy soil acts like a sponge, but new research shows farming practices can damage its ability to store water and protect ...

U of I researchers are preparing to share new insights into deep soil ecosystems at the Deep Soil Ecotron Symposium.

Dr. Cong Wang, one of the lead researchers, states, “Our findings are a significant step forward in improving remote sensing accuracy. By understanding the nuances of how soil moisture and type affect ...

‘Soils support agriculture’ is the theme for March celebrating the 2015 International Year of Soil. The 68th United Nations General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. There are ...

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

Conservation agriculture and regenerative agriculture are two of the systems based on no-till farming that dramatically reduce the carbon footprint by transforming the soil from a carbon emitter to a ...

Just Good Soil, a regenerative gardening company founded by soil scientists, gardeners and longevity experts, launches nationwide today with a science-backed system designed to help home gardeners ...

The Regenerative Center emphasizes using cover crops to rebuild soil, hold moisture, and reduce the need for irrigation and chemicals. Healthier soil results in stronger crops and better food, providi ...

The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet for a board meeting on Monday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 ...