Discover how the Great Depression reshaped U.S. agriculture, sparking soil conservation programs and lasting land stewardship practices.

Sustainable inputs and conservation practices improve soil health. (Natural Resources Conservation Service photo) Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded ...

There were many memorable outdoors-related events in 2025. In no particular order, here is a look back at the best of the ...

In an effort to improve the state's soil health, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is paying up to $40,000 to farmers and ...

Cover cropping involves growing various plant varieties between cash crop rotations to ensure continuous soil coverage. This practice improves soil water infiltration, builds soil organic matter, ...

On May 16, a rare dust storm pushed across northern Illinois, northern Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. Pictured here is the storm approaching Bloomington, Illinois. Soil and Water ...

Soil erosion in agriculture is the loss of fertile topsoil by wind, water, or tillage, significantly reducing crop yields, ...

Over 45 billion tons of soil are lost to erosion every year. Farmers and agricultural authorities in several countries have succeeded in slowing down erosion with the help of nuclear techniques. Here ...

Soil conservation is a key to environmental sustainability. It helps protect natural resources and watersheds, restores habitats for plants and wildlife, improves water quality, and makes soil ...

Oklahoma launches 2026 Soil Health Implementation Program offering up to $40K for conservation practices and technical support.