If your soil is sandy and your leaves are yellow, Duford says that you can add organic matter to the soil that will hold ...

Whether you’re growing winter crops or raising livestock, healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture. Sheila ...

Compaction means the pore space is reduced or eliminated, resulting in denser compacted soil. For good plant growth, roots ...

Common garden beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) are pole bean or bush varieties. "The plants in this family have pea-like pods," ...

Declining soil health is impacting Yorkshire farmers not only with reduced yields but also increasing the flood risk, a new ...

In South Africa, over two million smallholder farming households form the backbone of the nation’s food system. These ...

Carolina Brandani, Ph.D., is committed to connecting soil conservation with agricultural practices as a new Texas A&M ...

Have you ever wondered why farmers plow their fields so deep? In this video, we’ll explore the importance of deep plowing in modern agriculture. Deep plowing helps break up compacted soil, improves ...

Yields tend to drop off in compacted areas. That compaction may be due to being frequently driven over by heavy farm machines ...

It really is best for your garden’s long-term health to resist the urge to work the soil when it is still wet. Whether you ...