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Students work with nature to improve soil health

On an otherwise quiet day at the Chico State University Farm, other than the distant sounds of pile burns crackling, students ...
Throughout human history, our relationship with the soil has affected our ability to cultivate crops and influenced the success of civilizations. This relationship between humans, the earth, and food ...
If you’ve watched a giraffe browsing in the tree canopy, a white rhino meandering across open grassland or a warthog ...
Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...
A soil test should be performed before adding amendments willy-nilly. For example, Epsom salt for roses must be added with care.