Plant growth depends on soil type because the type of soil controls the water, air and nutrients that are available to the ...

In the face of worsening drought and depleted soils, a Southern Arizona ranch is betting on regenerative agriculture to ...

Two significant farming estates in England have recently been launched. The Laverstoke Park Estate in Hampshire has a guide ...

Bring bold color and lush vibes to your yard with these tropical plants that thrive in Florida’s heat and humidity.

This is one of the longest fertilization studies ever conducted. Scientists release fascinating results after concluding ...

John Bolton, owner of Bolton Farms in Hilton, New York, said he has some reservations about organic certification, but he’s ...

By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Dirt is dirt — or is it? Anyone who’s tried to garden in North Idaho knows that our soil varies from bad to worse in most areas. My ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

Organic crop farmers may be missing out on a valuable source of data by not sampling and testing their soil for nutrients. Long a staple of conventional farming operations, soil testing hasn’t ...

A new study from South Dakota State University reveals reductions in tillage intensity have led to an increase in soil organic carbon levels and an increase in corn and soybean yields. Corn and ...

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) are vital components of the soil carbon pool, playing critical roles in the accumulation and stabilization of organic carbon.