The safety of earthen embankments, including levees and dams, depends in large part on how resistant they are to erosion. That resistance can hinge on the soil materials used in their construction.

Very often, seeing unexpected mold inside your home is cause for alarm. It might ruin your food, clothes, walls, carpets, and more. Plus, it can be hazardous to your health. But when it comes to plant ...

This week on AgweekTV, we're in Redwood County, Minnesota, covering all things Minnesota Farmfest. We'll see where a hailstorm devastated crops in South Dakota. There are hundreds of soil types. We'll ...

Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose thumbs are more black than green. But for them to thrive, they require a special kind of soil. Cactus ...

Proper soil compaction is crucial for both small and large construction projects because it increases soil density and load bearing, ensuring the stability, durability, and longevity of buildings and ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In pots containing sandy soils at two levels (pH 5 and 7) to which 0.5 mg Se L⁻¹ soil had been added, an increase in the proportion of clay ...