As the layer of fertile topsoil thins, it gets increasingly difficult to grow crops for food. Without altering agricultural practices and urgently finding ways to preserve soil, the global food ...

FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, ...

This can result in the following types of problems. * Compaction increases the resistance of soil to penetration by tillage equipment and plant roots. This makes it more difficult to prepare a deep, ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.