MADISON, WI, DECEMBER 1, 2008 -- Soil researchers pay close attention to bulk density, as it is one of the most common soil measurements and it is often used as a measure of soil quality. A soil's ...

Quantifying changes in SOC, either carbon sequestration or losses into the atmosphere, requires accurate determination of soil bulk density. The research by Professor Owen Fenton and colleagues ...

How to measure organic carbon in soils and, even more importantly, accurately measure how it changes over time, are major challenges in the potential development of new income streams for farmers in ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as compaction, nutrient deficiencies, and drainage problems. It leads to ...

Adding to a wide body of science, a new study finds organic farming systems provide many environmental benefits, as well as profitability.

Bulk density is an important measurement for soil researches to obtain when determining a soil's quality, and a new 3-D laser scanning technique has shown to be an effective alternative to traditional ...