Environment

A high-resolution atlas reveals widespread, uncharacterized microbes shaping nitrogen use, water quality and climate impacts.

New technology offers yield gains and restored soil health for North American farmers.

New “soilsmology” technique promises detailed mapping to guide farm management and boost yields.

New research identifies genetic mechanism that helps crops push through dense ground.

Court-ordered suspension follows findings of multiple regulatory violations.

Ofwat initiative aims to close data gaps and curb rising water demand across England and Wales.

University of Florida researchers find high levels of legacy nutrients in cores from two estuaries.

Villages adopt baling equipment to supply crop waste for biogas, fertilizer, and cardboard production.

Farmers are adopting the agrivoltaics approach, which combines crop production with solar panels, as partial shade can improve yields for many crops while the panels generate a stable additional income.

A study shows that phosphorus-rich water brought to the surface by equatorial upwelling stimulates the growth of cyanobacteria that live on Sargassum. These bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen, providing the algae with additional nutrients and fueling their rapid growth and expansion.

Experts highlight the role of carbon, pH, and nitrates in sustaining productive farmland.

NYU researchers say bamboo, palms, and bananas combine the resilience of grasses with the carbon potential of trees.

Researchers say nutrient efficiency varies widely across ecosystems, making targeted application unreliable.

Global meta-analysis shows the carbon-rich additive cuts methane and nitrous oxide emissions while preserving compost nutrients.

Use of cover crops rises across U.S. as growers seek to manage nutrients and reduce input expenses.