Soil erosion from rain and wind produces water quality issues in streams, rivers and lakes, degrades soil quality, and affects human health. Now an environmentally-friendly solution called ...

Iowa NRCS Area Resource Soil Scientist Jason Steele trains NRCS staff and build stronger relationships with farmers.

As solar energy projects expand across the United States, the Center for Rural Affairs has released a fact sheet titled "Soil ...

Other procedures include check dams to control runoff, contouring of the land, hydromulching, erosion-control blankets, straw or rice wattles, and seeding and fertilization to establish and maintain ...

As solar energy projects continue to grow across the United States, the Center for Rural Affairs has released a fact sheet ...

The fact sheet highlights strategies such as low-impact construction methods, native vegetation establishment, and dual-use solar practices.

These methods improve drainage and boost plant health.

There are multiple different no-dig methods but, with this method, you can immediately start planting. The main drawback of this method is the potential for erosion.

The cuttings should be at least 18 inches long and at least a half-inch thick to create new trees for soil erosion control. One of the first things the early settlers did when they claimed a piece ...