Cover crops, plants grown to protect and enrich the soil, are known to boost soil health and help store carbon. However, the ...

Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...

Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops ...

Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition of your soil -- and why it matters.

Washington, DC— Our galaxy’s most abundant type of planet could be rich in liquid water due to formative interactions between ...

Here in the Northeast Kingdom, winter preparations are crucial. Whether heating with wood or fossil fuels, ensure you're ...

A research team has uncovered how peanuts develop their remarkable underground pods by constructing the first single-cell ...