The Earth's land surface is dominated by sloping landscapes. Every year, soil erosion laterally distributes on the order of 75 Gt of topsoil (Berhe et al. 2007). The coupled biogeochemical cycles of ...

Black soil covering white snow in ditches during the winter and clouds of dirt swirling across fields, farms and roads are stark evidence that erosion is a major threat to soil health. Despite a “Wake ...

Ann Bailey discusses the problem of soil erosion and why farmers should consider ways to stop erosion now instead of being forced to do it by people without farming backgrounds. Buried machinery in a ...

That’s where soil health comes in. Soil is not just “dirt.” It’s a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter ...

A Lancaster homeowner says ongoing erosion and sinkholes along her property line are threatening her home — and she’s still ...

As June revs up, corn and soybean crops are mostly planted in central Illinois with some limited replanting still underway for both. Ken Ferrie says most of the corn replanting there is due to the ...

Wind-driven topsoil covers the snow in a ditch in North Dakota's Walsh County in this undated photo from the winter of 2025. The Walsh Three Rivers Conservation District is hosting a series of soil ...

Experts are warning of a looming increase in grocery prices as agricultural soil becomes increasingly unproductive. In a concerning trend that could impact households across the globe, the combination ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management Boise District is working on reseeding burn scar areas by helicopter to help reduce the risk of erosion and wildfires. BLM on Friday said its aerial ...

While these groundcovers aren't quite sponges, they do help the soil soak up water more efficiently and prevent erosion, which in turn reduces mud.

Although the warmer weather may seem like the perfect time to begin spring yard work, it is often best to wait.