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 ...

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 ...

Terry Cosby, chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, looks on as Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux answers a question at a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing. The ...

As water continues to be a scarce resource and concerns about food security grow, agricultural producers need to make sure they are maintaining healthy soil in order to maximize production of quality ...

An integrated introductory course in soil science. An exploration of the interaction between soil and the environment, soil formation and morphology, soil physical, chemical, and biological properties ...

MACOMB, IL - - A collaborative effort between the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will offer a unique educational opportunity ...