This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to learn more about soil. This video dives into the importance of soil, explaining how this often overlooked substance is ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

It corresponds with the article “ Size Up Your Soil,” Route 5 in the Corn Navigator series, by Darrell Smith. You can find the article on page 22 in the Mid-November 2008 issue. Analyze your soil’s ...

Soil is essential for life on this planet by storing water and nutrients, providing habitats, and taking up and releasing gases (such as oxygen and greenhouse gases). In light of World Soil Day on ...

According to the soil texture triangle , a classification system created by the United States Department of Agriculture based on the relative fractions of clay, silt, and sand, sand is 'a granular ...

Soil texture classification is pivotal in diverse fields, such as agriculture, environmental science, geology, civil engineering, and land management. Traditional approaches to soil texture ...

Anthony Simerlink University of Idaho Power County Extension Educator Aug 29, 2024 Updated Aug 30, 2024 0 ...

Chinese researchers have for the first time discovered natural few-layer graphene in the lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, following observation and analysis of the samples.

A healthy garden soil should be 20% sand, 60% silt, and 20% clay. Soil texture matters. It determines how fast water flows through the soil. This is called water drainage.

What is Soil Fertility and Why is it Important? (Photo Source: Canva) Soil fertility is a fundamental aspect of agriculture and environmental sustainability, directly impacting the productivity of ...