Farming systems are defined by the patterns in time and space in which producers grow their crops; the management decisions regarding the inputs and production practices used; the management skills, ...

Rainwater that lands on a roof does not have to rush straight toward the street. Downspouts can sometimes be directed toward ...

Fall is when many producers look for warm, dry weather to help their crops dry down to the appropriate moisture content and to keep soil firm to bring equipment through without producing too much ...

Moving solar panels in China's desert steppe create wetter soil patches. This increased moisture supports greater plant ...

A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients. Underpinning this exciting ...

This simple at-home test can tell you why your lawn and garden are struggling. And fall is an ideal time to fix it.

Scientists have thought that global warming will increase the availability of surface water—freshwater resources generated by precipitation minus evapotranspiration—in wet regions, and decrease water ...