Soil Fertility and Health

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A herd of cattle grazing in tall, green grass. A cow in the center of the herd looks up from grazing.
November 7, 2025

AgriLife Extension launches online ‘Principles B4 Practice’ course

Curriculum focuses on soil health principles, grazing management, rangeland monitoring

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
August 27, 2025

Qianqian Dong will study ‘forever chemicals’ in soil and water

New environmental chemistry faculty member joins Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

reclaimed land at a mining operation
August 21, 2025

Restoring mined lands through research and training

Texas A&M AgriLife supports surface mining reclamation with science-backed expertise and collaborations

A closeup of green grass
August 15, 2025

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Aug. 28 in Brenham

Attendees will learn about design, installation of residential rainwater harvesting systems

A herd of Holstein cows
July 14, 2025

Manure management issues conference Sept. 16-17 in Fort Worth

Brings together producers, technical advisers, researchers and agency professionals

A river flows along tree-lined banks.
April 21, 2025

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebrates native ecosystems

Texas A&M AgriLife agencies help promote importance of voluntary land stewardship

Brandani uses a soil moisture probe and other equipment in a field
April 18, 2025

AgriLife Research soil scientist tackles semiarid environment

Brandani strives to increase use of agricultural ‘waste’ as potential soil amendments

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

A hand pushing soil onto a green plant in a garden
January 9, 2025

Professional Landscape Maintenance conference slated for Jan. 24 in Tyler

Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques

David Baltensperger receives an award from the Crop Science Society of America
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences expertise recognized at international conference

Faculty, students earn national titles, awards

large round cotton bales wrapped in yellow plastic are piled on one another
November 21, 2024

AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort underway

Project aims for system transformation through precision management

September 19, 2024

Registration for David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University open

Workshop provides crash course to new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners

September 17, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 12, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops

Biological nitrification inhibition trait in sorghum may allow reduced fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions

A closeup of cotton on a stalk in a field
September 5, 2024

Climate-Smart Cotton Field Day set for Sept. 18 in Plainview

Event to feature tours of three innovation farms, regenerative agriculture focus group 

August 7, 2024

Improving natural resource conservation through agricultural producer collaborations

Texas A&M AgriLife Research to lead three major grants

Cattle stand in a pasture with a blue sky in the background.
July 22, 2024

East Texas Forage Conference set for Aug. 16 in Hallsville

Feral hog management, soil fertility and pond management among topics

A person is digging soil with a trowel.
July 12, 2024

Samples now accepted for Harrison County soil testing drive

Residents can drop off samples until July 26

A rain barrel at a home.
July 11, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for July 24 in Round Rock

Area residents are invited to the free event