Kentucky Bluegrass and Carbon Sequestration
Kentucky bluegrass has a shallower root system than prairie grasses, but it still stores organic carbon in its roots and in the soil.
Can You Really Change Soil Carbon?
What would it take to change the amount of carbon in the soil? The obstacles aren’t just scientific. It takes interest and incentives.
Ultisols: Properties, Problems, and Land Management Solutions
Ultisols present challenges for farmers and ranchers, but effective land management practices can mitigate the problems with these soils.
Prairie Grasses and Carbon Sequestration
Prairie grasses can store carbon more deeply in the soil, where it’s less likely to be released back into the atmosphere.
What Determines Soil Carbon Levels in North Carolina?
No-till farming can increase soil carbon in the top 12 inches of soil, but grasslands still store more carbon than crop land.
Bulk Density of Soil Explained
Bulk density is a measure of the mass of soil per unit volume. It’s usually expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
How Does Grazing Effect Soil Carbon in Florida?
Grazing has a neutral or positive effect on soil carbon in Florida pastures, as Dr. Betsey Boughton from Archbold Biological Station’s Buck Island Ranch explains.
How to Talk About Grasslands
The title for this talk, "The language of grazing lands research," encompassed Dr. Sollenberger’s four goals for this grasslands webinar.
PFAS and the Food Supply: An Introduction
PFAS is a category of chemicals that do not break down easily in the environment. Learn how the affect the food supply and human health.
Ultraprocessed Bias Against Meat?
Grassfed beef and small farmers and ranchers are missing from a recent critique of meat and the meat industry.