A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study uses a new accounting method to understand agricultural sources of nitrous oxide emissions, including various cropping systems and management practices.

Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) are intended to protect or improve water quality without significantly impacting production. This resource titled Tipping Point Planner Stormwater ...

The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of the world's soils, according to new research. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

Mayhaws were planted in single rows before the plot was turned into a series of guilds (below). Learn what regenerative farming practices are with soil regeneration techniques to practice on your farm ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Each section in this chapter discusses how specific practices can contribute to crop ...

The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which practice ...

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 6, 2021) Agricultural soils under monoculture cropping systems are not as healthy as soils with diverse plantings, finds research recently published in the journal ...

Long-term use of fertilizer and manure nutrients on the Delmarva Peninsula has led to an enrichment of agricultural soils with phosphorus (P). Consequently, many soils in Delaware are now considered ...