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Scientists issue warning after making troubling discovery in soil samples: 'Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding'

A study has found that microplastics contribute to poor soil health and release heat-trapping gas into the atmosphere. Researchers at the Institute of Urban Environment at the Chinese Academy of ...
Beyond Pesticides

Adding to Wide Body of Science, Study Finds Pesticide Residues Threaten Health of Soil Microbiome

The 145 soil samples were obtained from citrus orchards (26), vineyards (29), and vegetable gardens (90) and range in crop types, 48 of which were from leafy vegetables, 4 from brassicas, 9 from ...
Hartford Courant

Best practices for CT garden soil sample collection: It really matters

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...
AgWeb

Soil Analysis for Farming: How to Collect a Soil Sample and Interpret Results

Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...
Agri-Pulse

Getting Grounded: Soil science education shift challenges USDA conservationist hiring

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 ...
University of Delaware

Student soil analysts

After winning its regional competition, a team of University of Delaware students recently placed eighth in a national soil judging competition in Iowa. These undergraduate students spent hours ...