Discover how to evaluate soil structure through field observations and lab tests to improve your farm's soil health and productivity.

Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers, or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

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The objective of the present study was to evaluate the combined effect of vegetation and N deposition on microbial community composition in forest soils. For this, microbial biomass and community ...