Understanding the differences between structural fill dirt and topsoil is crucial for anyone involved in construction and landscaping projects. The success of these projects often depends on selecting ...

Soil consists of three components: sand, silt and clay. When they are in relatively equal percentages to one another, the soil is known as a loam. Courtesy Johnson County Extension It is no secret ...

One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that... New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern ...

Question: A friend of mine said my garden has clay loam soil. I am not sure if he meant it in a good way or not. Is clay loam a good soil for a garden? Answer: Soil is made of three major components.

Nearly half of all the world’s top soil has disappeared over the last 150 years, despite its critical importance to our food supply. At least 95 percent of our global food supply relies on rich ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you’re looking to plant pretty much anything you’ll need soil. And, whatever type you need, Island Topsoil has it. In this Business Matters report, the company turns green “Into” ...

Farming has destroyed a lot of the rich soil of America's Midwestern prairie. A team of scientists just came up with a staggering new estimate for just how much has disappeared.. They say that the ...