soil

On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more.…

5 months ago

NCA5: Drought and Climate Change in 10 Maps

Map: Under an intermediate scenario, soil moisture is projected to decrease during the summer months for most of the country…

11 months ago

A Complete Guide to Soil Microbiology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-ostC1q-4 The single most impactful thing a gardener can do is learn about how plants work. To do that, you…

2 years ago

Soil-powered fuel cell promises cheap, sustainable water purification

Soil microbial fuel cells as designed by researchers at the University of Bath. Credit: University of Bath Engineers at the…

4 years ago

Sinking Lands, Damaged Infrastructure: Will Better Groundwater Management End Subsidence?

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, work continues on managing groundwater for long-term sustainability, as required by California’s landmark…

4 years ago