Mulch fills many important functions such as weed suppression, reducing wind erosion, and moderating soil temperature.

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When Steve Stierwalt studied agriculture at the University of Illinois in the 1970s, soil health wasn’t commonly taught or ...

Soil moisture differences can increase rainfall and storm size, improving forecasting and early warnings for tropical regions.

When it comes to till vs. no-till, there is give and take in any situation, according to an Ashland County soil conservationist.

Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in ...

Illinois helped get for subsidies to farmers for planting cover crops in the fall, yet despite its popularity with growers, the governor wants funding cuts.

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Great Lakes Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig anticipates property owners and community leaders will have ...

Sri Lanka’s agricultural landscape is witnessing a silent yet profound transformation with the rapid expansion of oil palm ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like ...