Lab tour shows how color variations in Midwest soils signal a need for customized nutrient management and seeding strategies.

Soils do more than store carbon from plant residues. Beneath our feet, vast communities of microbes quietly pull carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into organic matter, helping regulate ...

US soil reveals uneven decomposition rates: new analysis shows carbon is released up to ten times faster in some areas.

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...

Coffee grounds can provide some nutrients and improve the texture of soil. Learn how coffee grounds can benefit ten plants in ...

Agricultural lime is an important input for soybeans for several reasons. Lime for soil can neutralize yield-limiting soil ...

The EU's first-ever Soil Monitoring Law begins on 16 December 2025, requiring Member States to assess soil health across all ...