But modern agriculture’s deep plowing and heavy machinery do more harm than good, by disrupting the natural pathways through ...

Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth, and food ...

A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material increasingly used in agriculture, can significantly influence how soils respond to warming when releasing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse ...

Sustainable inputs and conservation practices improve soil health. (Natural Resources Conservation Service photo) Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded ...

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A new study reveals that a simple combination of biochar and plant ash can restore soil health, reduce plant disease, and ...

As communities nationwide experience more extreme weather events, farmers are facing impacts ranging from rapidly depleting water resources to mounting pressures on food systems. To bolster the ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—An agronomy student in Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has been awarded the university’s W.B. Andrews Endowment for Soil Science graduate fellowship.

Farmers apply nitrogen fertilizers to crops to boost yields, feeding more people and livestock. But when there's more fertilizer than the crop can take up, some of the excess can be converted into ...

Agricultural Scientists are professionals who oversee the study and implementation of agricultural practices, including crop production, livestock management, and sustainable farming methods. As we ...