Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to expose fresh earth. The method—intended to improve water and nutrient ...

Monitoring and managing emerging environmental contaminants is a critical focus in environmental science and conservation practice today, particularly given ...

Soil mineral nutrition and nutrient cycling form the foundation of agricultural productivity, determining both crop yields and the environmental footprint ...

A new project at Colorado State University is trying to help farmers track conditions by using artificial intelligence.