Electrodes, placed in the flag locations, helped researchers discern the structure of the soil. Underneath the ground is a hard, calcium carbonate layer. Travis Nielson Provided by Travis Nielson In ...

Healthy soil acts like a sponge, but new research shows farming practices can damage its ability to store water and protect crops.

Some gardens explode with life while others struggle, and the difference almost always starts underground. Soil holds secrets ...

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

Forest soils are immense reservoirs of carbon, playing a critical role in regulating the global climate. The specific sources ...

A simple step can create a major yield jump. At least that’s what a Farm Journal Test Plot study revealed. The research shows removing layers before switching to no-till can add 20 bu. to 30 bu. of ...

Learn how to identify compacted soil after winter and restore it with simple aeration techniques, so your garden is ready for ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

A new long-term field study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, can significantly enhance soil carbon storage by ...

Gardening in heavy clay soil feels like trying to run a marathon in concrete boots. It’s thick, sticky, and unforgiving, ...