Soil Topics from the International Hub Region
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The role of Climate-Smart Agriculture in climate adaptation and mitigation in the Northeast
As farmers confront the challenges of climate change, you may be hearing the term “Climate-Smart Agriculture” brought up more often. But, where did the term “Climate-Smart Agriculture” actually come…
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Saltwater Intrusion: A Growing Threat to Coastal Agriculture
Researchers are showing that large storms are becoming more frequent, high tides are reaching farther inland, and saltwater is spreading through fresh groundwater faster than it has in past decades.
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No-Till: From Science to Practice
No-till is not a new concept — in fact, it has been a management practice for several decades, but perhaps gained the most momentum since the USDA NRCS initiated their soil health campaign in 2012.…