The only way to do this is to understand the soil resource that is available. Soil survey information is the key to understanding the soil resource. Soil survey is an inventory of the properties of ...

Soil survey is an inventory of the properties of the soil (such as texture, internal drainage, parent material, depth to groundwater, topography, degree of erosion, stoniness, pH, and salinity) and ...

William Errickson, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Monmouth County Hemant Gohil, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Gloucester County Megan Muehlbauer, Agriculture and Natural Resources ...

Of these animals, earthworms are one of the most important to soil structure and fertility. The OPAL Soil and Earthworm Survey was created to find out more about soil and earthworms and investigate ...

Soil electrical conductivity (EC) is a measure of the soil’s ability to conduct an electric current, and is used to identify differences in soil texture, moisture and organic matter content. Soil EC ...

Do you know what worms and other hidden creatures are living in your soil? You might be amazed by the diversity and importance of these organisms for your garden. If you'd like to learn more about the ...

67% of wildfires in Alberta are started by people. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impact. The Soil Survey Index Viewer is an online, interactive map of ...

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) pose a hidden threat to vegetable production, with root-knot nematodes being among the most damaging soil-borne pests. These nematodes affect a wide range of crops and ...