A new tool has been developed that will help measure the rupture resistance of soils by calibrating the correct amount of pressure between a thumb and forefinger of students and soil scientists when ...

There's something deeply satisfying about growing your own food. Whether it's a pot of fresh basil on the windowsill or a ...

University of Wisconsin professor of soil science Jingyi Huang and data scientist Maria Oros worked over the summer on a new modeling tool for soil scientists. The pair used machine learning and ...

There are numerous approaches that can be used during an environmental investigation to evaluate subsurface conditions. These can vary based on the media requiring investigation and the ultimate ...

NASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have teamed up to produce a new tool that will provide farmers, meteorologists and researchers with access to high-resolution data on soil moisture.

Tilling involves turning over the soil and adding amendments to get it ready for planting. Learn when it's most beneficial to ...

Technology plays a pivotal role across industries today, and agriculture is no exception. In the realm of regenerative agriculture—an approach focused on conserving and restoring soil health and ...

New online resource diagnoses water loss, guide pond & lake sealing decisions, improve planning, and evaluate soils before new pond, lake, & dam construction. The real value is turning vague ...

In one teaspoon of soil, we can find more than 5,000 species of bacteria, fungi, nematodes and other microbial organisms. Such "soil biota" support a wide range of functions, such as nutrient cycling ...