How do you boost soil water content and soil health without irrigating? Best cover it with a layer of straw, a new study concludes.
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Apr 25, 2018
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A circle of life-and nitrogen-is playing out in farms across the United States. And researchers are trying to get the timing right.
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Feb 14, 2018
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Soil characteristics like organic matter content and moisture play a vital role in helping plants flourish. It turns out that soil temperature is just as important. Every plant needs a certain soil temperature to thrive. ...
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Nov 08, 2017
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Did you know carbon comes in blue? Blue carbon refers to the carbon in oceans and coastal areas. These ecosystems are excellent carbon sinks - they can efficiently absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere.
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Nov 01, 2017
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Farmers and gardeners know their soil texture can make a big difference in their success. Different plants have different needs for water, nutrients, and air. When they grow in soil that has the right texture, it is easier ...
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Aug 30, 2017
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Producers sometimes face challenges that go deep into the soil. They need answers to help the soil, on site. A portable field sensor can accurately measure minerals in soils more easily and efficiently than existing methods. ...
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Aug 02, 2017
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Although evidence of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill may not be visually obvious today, crude oil can still be found in Louisiana coastal marshes. Oil not initially degraded has become buried under the yearly pile of ...
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Jul 10, 2017
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Agricultural production in the western U.S. is an important part of the global food supply. However, due to concerns over impacts from agricultural greenhouse gasses on the global climate, there is a need to understand the ...
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Jun 12, 2017
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When you are tired or hungry, you're not as productive. You may need to rest or eat. If you push yourself too far, you may get ill.
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May 03, 2017
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It makes sense that a 1,200 pound Angus cow would place quite a lot of pressure on the ground on which it walks. But a new study shows that even these heavy beasts can't do much to compact common soils—if they're grazed ...
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Mar 29, 2017
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