A soil scientist and professor at the University of Wyoming, Karen Vaughan, has perfected paint pigments from various American West soils. Academically speaking, Vaughan’s area of expertise is called pedology. I know; it sounds like a funny name that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with soils. But it does—a pedologist is concerned with… [Read More]
Loss of Topsoil: A Global Issue
Topsoil isn’t just dirt. It’s one of the most critical components of our food system since 95% of food comes from the soil. And with the world’s population snowballing, there might be less than 60 years of farming left if soil degradation continues. Soil is a habitat for many organisms that make it a complex… [Read More]
This Story May Rock Your World
That title is a bit of a play on words…. read on to learn more. You’ve heard of moon rocks…what if I told you that there is a thing called an Earth rock…which was found on the moon. True. One of the rocks collected on the moon by Apollo 14 astronauts in 1971 contains a… [Read More]
Buying a Topsoil Screener? 5 Things to Consider
If you deal with landscaping, excavation or construction, screening mulch, soil, rocks, and dirt, it has probably become a crucial part of your life. And to do the job properly, you need to have a high-quality topsoil screener. However, choosing the right topsoil screener can be a pretty daunting task if you don’t know what… [Read More]
6 Examples of Sustainable Uses of Soil
It’s never too late to start using sustainable soil management practices. If you want to have healthy soil, you need to treat it like one of your most valuable investments. Almost one thousand hectares of cultivated land continue to be lost every year, according to Science X. It means that our society receives fewer and… [Read More]
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