Studying how much soil herbivores eat shows which species are vulnerable to toxic element exposure from natural or human ...

The survey reported that as of Jan. 31, Utah’s snow levels started setting records. Utah’s statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at our SNOTEL weather stations was an average of 5.1 inches.

Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have renewed their Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of ...

When considering if soil conservation is worth the cost, think about what your time and soil is really worth. An economist shares research on what soil practices pay off.

Ethiopia’s conventional agricultural systems are under pressure from multiple challenges, including food insecurity, unsustainable farming methods, and the impacts of climate change. Conservation ...

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Trees outside forests play a critical role in rural agroforestry systems. They provide wood, fruits, fodder, improve soil fertility, regulate microclimates, and contribute to environmental and public ...

Iowa NRCS Area Resource Soil Scientist Jason Steele uses his farming experience to train NRCS staff and build stronger relationships with farmers Soil scientist – to many people – may sound like a ...

Cover crops offer numerous benefits for soil health and the environment, including reducing erosion, suppressing weeds, improving soil structure and increasing water retention. They also play a role ...

In early May, engineers with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service launched a boat into a body of water held by one of the Badger Creek watershed structures in Madison County, Iowa. Instead of ...

On an early spring morning in central Wisconsin, the hills were still and serene under a frosty grey sky. Then the fight songs began. More than 200 students from 27 colleges and universities across ...