Soil liquefaction can be a major threat to the infrastructure and built environments in an earthquake-prone area. This ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Soil compaction problems occur when pore space is reduced and bulk density of solid particles is increased. Ideal soil has 50 percent solid particles and 50 percent pore space that is filled with ...

The University of Delaware (UD) has rated soils in terms of the likelihood of profitable responses to additions of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) from fertilizers, manures, and other soil amendments ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

Soils damaged by livestock and machinery significantly reduce the uptake of essential nutrients – they will run off the surface instead of being taken down to the roots. And the worm populations that ...

A rare “visitors day” is planned for next month at the former Joliet Arsenal to show off five new technologies being evaluated for possible use in the cleanup of TNT-tainted soil at the old munitions ...