Historically, conventional agriculture has accelerated soil erosion to rates that exceed that of soil formation (Table 2). Erosion is often accelerated by agricultural practices that leave the ...

The rate of soil erosion in intensively cultivated agricultural systems is estimated to be an order of magnitude higher than natural rates of erosion. Rates of agriculture-induced erosion are ...

Study: Redistributing soil can restore nutrients, improve water retention, and significantly boost crop yields on eroded ...

As climate change, soil degradation, and food security concerns continue to rise, nanotechnology presents an opportunity to enhance crop production efficiently and sustainably.

Preserving the Land Approximately 42% of Iowa farmers have embraced no-till farming, a method that is gaining popularity for ...

Unsustainable agricultural and forestry practices deplete carbon in the form of organic matter Global warming will get worse as agricultural methods accelerate the rate of soil erosion, which ...

MORE than 40 percent of East Africa’s soils are degraded, with climate change and soil erosion posing a major threat to ...

StormTRACKER meteorologist Lydia Blume says the madness of March means big temperature swings between warm air from the south and cold air from the north. Fire danger and soil erosion remain concerns.

The importance of agriculture cannot be overstated in modern-day life, and those in the area curious to get a closer look at ...

erosion, depleted and contaminated soil and water resources, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, labor abuses, and the decline of the family farm. The concept of sustainable agriculture embraces ...