soil biology

National Guard units are running training exercises to prepare for chemical and biological threats. The teams practice detection, protection and response procedures for incidents involving hazardous agents. The drills highlight ongoing efforts to keep emergency response capabilities ready for attacks or accidents involving dangerous substances on US soil.

Researchers suggest that soil biology could hold the key to more sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat farming. The finding points to the potential of harnessing natural soil processes to reduce synthetic fertiliser inputs, a major cost and emissions source in agriculture. It is drawing attention among those following sustainable farming and crop science.