Knowing how to manage excessive or too little soil moisture will help reduce the amount of damage to the soil during spring ...

When we think of drought, we tend to think of consequences we can see—wildfires, hose bans, taps that run dry and crops that fail. Researchers discovered that drought conditions can boost both ...

With the unseasonal warmth and dryness, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie is getting questions from farmers wondering about spring strip-tilling or zone building. One question came in from ...

There are few mistakes that you can’t overcome, given enough time. But problems at planting time set the stage for an entire season’s worth of trouble. Many, if not most, planting problems result from ...

Have you ever watered a thirsty plant only to watch the water rush through the soil without soaking in? The crunchy soil not only leaves your plants thirsty, it also damages the roots. This common ...

Crack open the surface of your garden soil and pay attention to what shows up. That dusty, dry texture doesn't just sit there looking lifeless-it broadcasts a message loud and clear. Soil never stays ...

The soil beneath our feet is a huge carbon bank storing up to approximately three times more carbon than the entire atmosphere. That makes it a significant player in the future of our climate. If even ...

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