In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, but an experimental introduction of gophers has demonstrated a long-term positive impact on the soil and plant life. Scientists ...

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Scientists released gophers onto a plot of land two years after the eruption obliterated the landscape—and the results were ...

When Mount St Helens erupted in 1980, the resulting lava, ash, and debris turned the landscape barren for miles around. It was clear the land would take a long time to recover from the eruption. But ...

New findings from long-term research underscore the challenges managers face when trying to conserve Penn’s Woods.

CAFRE is providing free, face-to-face soil nutrient health scheme training sessions for farmers who have received their soil ...

Agronomists, Soil Scientists Certified by ASA, SSSA Now Qualified to Provide NRCS Services For Immediate Release Oct. 23, 2024New Agreements ...

I’ll explain a little about what mulch is and why I do it. Mulch is a thick layer of material placed directly on the soil. We ...

“One of the biggest benefits we see from no-till and rotational grazing is keeping the soil where it belongs,” Schoepp says. ...

Are you considering planting perennial ryegrass? Well, then it's good to know if you have one of the best soil types often ...

Most weeds will hibernate during the winter and emerge in the spring more vigorously than ever. If you don't pull fall weeds, ...

Signs of over-fertilization include yellow patches or brown patches, stunted growth, dry and brittle grass blades, and white, ...