We’ve recently faced a period of minimal precipitation here in western North Dakota, and it’s looking dry across the region.

ENVR-1401 at Lone Star College isn't just about memorizing soil types—it's about understanding how particle size ratios dictate water retention, plant growth, and ecosystem health. With 2026 lab ...

Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie is urging farmers to pay close attention to soil conditions and local weather forecasts as planting accelerates across the Midwest. Ferrie and his team at Crop ...

A China-based research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies on how solar PV systems alter land ...

In this interview, PFAS specialists Dr. Kunal Kureja reveals how ultrapure water impacts lab accuracy. What is PFAS, and why ...

Abstract: This paper presents the design and experimental analysis of a novel, cost-effective, and robust soil moisture sensor based on a non-conventional Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technique ...

In the context of climate change and urban expansion, understanding unsaturated soil behavior is critical for designing resilient infrastructure. Soil moisture retention influences stormwater ...

Soils lose moisture quickly during droughts because the molecular interactions that help retain water are not fully understood. Understanding this mechanism can help engineer soils to better preserve ...

NEW ORLEANS — An election for the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District, a race that drew unusual online attention due to its rarity, has concluded with incumbent Erica Johnson declared the ...