Nebraska scientist Aaron Lee M. Daigh proposes a broader, process-based definition of soil that includes deep subsurface ...

The field of soil fertility management sits at the intersection of agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. Fertilizers have played a vital ...

When it comes to gardening, the term 'soil' gets tossed around liberally, but there's actually a big difference between ...

Nanoplastics are an increasing threat to the ecosystem; however, their mobility in the soil is still underexplored. Against this backdrop, researchers investigated the adsorption and aggregation ...

Iron-manganese (Fe-Mn) nodules are recognisable accumulations that form within soils through complex geochemical and biological processes. These nodules develop predominantly via alternating redox ...

Sustainable inputs and conservation practices improve soil health. (Natural Resources Conservation Service photo) Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded ...

Playing in the dirt isn’t just a summer-time activity for kids. It can be a great tool for youth to learn about the soil that Indiana farmers rely on, and Purdue Extension’s 4-H educators accomplished ...

Forensic soil analysis and characterisation represents an integral facet of modern investigative science, utilising a diverse array of analytical techniques to link soil samples to their origins. This ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Youth who have just completed grades 3-12 are invited to attend a free crop and soil science workshop, titled “Experience 4-H: Crop and Soil Science,” on June 11 at Purdue ...