Tag: soil
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Meet a scientist: Julie Howe
In college, she wasn’t interested in taking soil science courses. Now, Julie Howe, Ph.D., serves as a professor and assistant head in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M — and she has plants in space.
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Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week spotlights soil importance April 26-May 3
Voluntary land stewardship essential to water resources, agricultural productivity, wildlife habitats
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The Future of Soil Moisture Sensing
Article originally written by Madison Pigg Tackling this dynamic environment, VZRG began using NASA satellite data in 2002 to study the numerical modeling of hydrological processes, soil bio-geo-chemistry, scaling issues in hydrology and multi-scale observations and measurements. New satellite opens doors for innovative groundwater research Using NISAR, scientists will be able to track groundwater movement…
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New research shows negative water impacts of removing vegetation and topsoil
Article originally written by Madison Pigg Heavy erosion from the disturbed areas, where runoff flows into White Creek. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie deVilleneuve.) Soil erosion caused by the movement of water along the topsoil of agricultural land is a silent cause of long-term ecosystem problems. On top of that, scientists have found that erosion is escalating…
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Join us in celebrating Soil and Water Stewardship Week
Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 24–May 1, 2022. Healthy soil gives us life by providing clean air and water, ample crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas Wildlife Association and Texas…
