Plants are able to modify their root hydraulics to maintain water status and strategically use soil water, according to a new ...

Texas crawfish production is faring better than last year’s dismal harvest, but the industry has not fully recovered.

Factors that exacerbate soil acidity include minimal or zero till, which results in the top three inches (7.5 cm) of soil ...

I have realized only recently that gardening is a science, not just a fun activity. There are so many science-based results ...

To mitigate these risks, the report recommends a capping system. A 600mm layer of inert topsoil/subsoil should be placed over ...

As average farm size increases, farm equipment typically becomes bigger and heavier, posing an increasing threat of soil ...

Episode 3In this episode hear:soil scientist Dr Susan Orgil explain the science of soil healthhow the microbial and chemical ...

For the week ending Sunday, topsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 44% short, 29% adequate and 0% surplus, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Subsoil ...

Tim Neale says mapping, targeted soil testing, and more accessible variable-rate technology can be used to counter the ...

Research highlights the long-term consequences of compaction. Soil compacted with heavy axle loads showed a 15% yield reduction in the first year, with a lingering 3% reduction even after a decade.

According to National Green Tribunal guidelines, waste dump sites require monthly air, soil and water testing to monitor any harmful contamination.