Soil erosion is widely known for degrading land and reducing agricultural productivity. But new research shows it may also ...

After Hurricane Isabel in 2003, Great Falls on the Potomac River was overwhelmed by muddy floodwater carrying soil washed from historic upland farms. Precise measurement of soil erosion over large ...

Black soil covering white snow in ditches during the winter and clouds of dirt swirling across fields, farms and roads are stark evidence that erosion is a major threat to soil health. Despite a “Wake ...

With soils rich for cultivation, most land in the Midwestern United States has been converted from tallgrass prairie to agricultural fields. Less than 0.1 percent of the original prairie remains. This ...

“Failures are divided into two classes: those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought” — John Charles Salak. Today the saga that is Easter Island’s past is well known. The ...

New research demonstrates unsustainable levels of soil erosion in the UK. New research demonstrates unsustainable levels of soil erosion in the UK. The study examined more than 1,500 existing records ...

China has morphed into a green powerhouse over the past decade, and their push to fight desertification is doing more than ...

As June revs up, corn and soybean crops are mostly planted in central Illinois with some limited replanting still underway for both. Ken Ferrie says most of the corn replanting there is due to the ...

Adaptability to Various Soil Types: Ryegrass can thrive in a wide range of soil conditions, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils. Its adaptability makes it a versatile choice as armor against ...