What’s Happening Beneath Our Feet? If you’ve ever dug your hands into a patch of earth and wondered why nothing wants to grow ...

Are raised beds better than planting directly in the ground? The answer depends on your soil, climate, budget, and how you ...

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 ...

Hays High School FFA students helped pack boxes of soil science activities that will make their way from Hays to classrooms ...

Soil carbon usually refers only to the organic matter component of soils, known as soil organic carbon (SOC). However, soil carbon also has an inorganic component, known as soil inorganic carbon (SIC) ...

With record temperatures this summer along with dry conditions, ongoing concerns about food security, wildlife habitats and biodiversity, having a healthy soil system is more vital and challenging ...

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Since the 19th century, soil science has been deeply rooted in agriculture, driving major advances in crop productivity and land management. However, the accelerating pace of industrialization, ...

What is needed for plants to grow? How might you select which plants would be best to reforest a desert? How long do you think it might take to go from a desert to a forest? What positive and negative ...

Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about ...

Be part of answering today’s biggest environmental questions with a soil science graduate degree from UW. UW’s soil science program is small enough to provide students with individual attention and ...