For decades, scientists have relied on a chemical fingerprint inside water molecules to determine where plants get their moisture. The method shaped our understanding of drought resilience, ...

Poultry litter (PL) has been suggested as a soil amendment to enhance soil fertility and general soil health in intensively cultivated agroecosystems. However, continuou ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

Abstract: Accurate soil sampling is essential for sustainable crop production, and the automation of this process using robotic systems is an important step to make this process faster and more ...

Understanding the dynamics of soil organic carbon (SOC) in sloping farmlands is critical, as they play a vital role in the global carbon cycle and soil health. Although prior research has focused on ...

Garbage in, garbage out! Avoiding that cliché and its consequences is why farmers, agronomists and companies supplying robotic equipment that pulls soil samples put so much emphasis on laying out ...

Update: A minibus spending package passed by the House of Representatives on January 8, 2026, effectively cancels the Mars Sample Return program by eliminating almost all funding for future missions.

Scientists have made a surprise discovery in soil samples collected from the lunar surface that could help unravel the mystery behind the Moon’s magnetic anomalies. The samples, retrieved by China’s ...

Understanding the state of your soil will help you determine how healthy your soil is currently. Gardeners need to consider two critical aspects of their soil when deciding the conditions they need ...

The FAA is seeking public comments on proposed guidance that would define sample sizes for parts manufacturer approval (PMA) applicants seeking certification for engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) ...