The input of fresh organic matter, and the induced priming effect (PE), has long been recognized as a critical regulator of ...
Producers spot healthy soil through diverse ground cover, beneficial insects, earthworms and lab tests measuring microbial ...
A research team reveals that the way plant residues transform into humic substances can profoundly reshape soil microbial ...
Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural ...
Johns Hopkins University geneticists and a small army of researchers across the country, including students, are working to ...
Doug Steffen creates compost extracts from native microorganisms to treat seeds and soil, reducing inputs while improving ...
There is currently an influx of biological products coming to the market promising improvements to soil health and yield, but ...
Losing six inches of topsoil could cost farmers more than $6,600 in nutrients and organic matter, according to a new analysis by North Dakota State University researchers. Topsoil is the most fertile ...