Boost Your Garden Soil on a Budget: Simple, No-Cost Methods to Enrich Your Plot

1. Fill a Bucket: Place a handful of compost or worm castings in a porous bag (like an old pillowcase) and submerge it in a ...

Is Your Old Soil a Friend or Foe? Understanding When to Use It in Your Garden

1. Well-Drained and Aerated Soil: If your old soil has good drainage and aeration, it can be reused effectively. Look for ...
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Additional Resources

The Midwest Cover Crop Council is a community that facilitates the sharing of cover crop knowledge within the Midwest and beyond. Click the link to find more about the organization and the resources ...
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Nuclear Science Helps Enhance Soil Fertility for More Nutritious Food

Ninety-five per cent of the food we eat is grown directly or indirectly from soil. Today, however, this essential natural resource is threatened by many forms of land degradation. According to the ...
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Soil is a finite resource and a program helps farmers prevent erosion

Agriculture in the U.S. accounts for 10% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions. And yet, polls show most traditional farmers don't believe they contribute to climate change. Harvest Public Media's ...
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What is Soil Erosion? How Can Nuclear Techniques Help to Identify and Mitigate it?

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Soil erosion, the most common type of land degradation, ...