In a previous article, I talked about the organic matter that is part of what makes up the soil in our gardens. Understanding what this organic matter is helps the gardener grow healthier, more ...

Manage soil microorganisms to pave the way to healthier soil and higher yields You till (or don’t till), manage drainage and apply lime or fertilizer to grow higher yielding crops. But that’s the ...

Changes in network of eukaryotic SVs (center) and proportion of SVs that constitute the network (right) due to the shift in cultivation from corn to cabbage (left, top to bottom) The research team led ...

The idea of a World Day of Soil was initiated in 2002 under the leadership of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

NAMPA • For more and more agricultural producers, feeding 9 billion people begins with feeding their soil. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. farmers planted a record 10 ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. “To be a successful farmer, one must first know the ...

A mix of winter crops can refresh soil naturally. Variations in roots, residues, and soil life work together through the ...