| Institute_of_Plant_Nutrition_and_Soil_Science Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany. |
| ISRIC_-_World_Soil_Information This is the World Data Center for Soils. Responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. |
| The_National_Soil_Tilth_Laboratory USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, select |
| Natural_Resources_Conservation_Service,_NRCS Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection. |
| NRCS_Soils From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (United States). An extensive collection of articles and resources. |
| Organic_Resource_Database Aims to collate existing data on chemical and physical attributes, decomposition behavior in soils and animal feed value. To provide data for soil decomposition and nutrient cycling models and to iden |
| Physical_Characteristics_of_Growing_Mixes Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explaining texture and structure, aeration and water retention, and how container shape and watering routines affect performance. |
| Project_Soil An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available. |
| Soil Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology. |
| Soil_Activities Designed for students to study how soil and the environment affects agriculture. They include investigations into soil texture, a sedimentation test and soil observations. |
| Soil_and_Crop_Management From Penn State University. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. Availeble in HTML and PDF form. |
| Soil_and_Water_Science_Program Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment. |
| Soil_and_Water_Web Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences. |
| Soil_Biological_Communities Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. |
| Soil_Compaction_and_Drainage Brief introduction to surface and deep level compaction, research, and ameliorative methods. |
| Soil_Management Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management. |
| Soil_Physics_and_Soil_Hydrology_Program Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo. |
| Soil_Science A searchable catalogue of reviewed Internet resources in agriculture, food and forestry. |
| Soil_Science_Education Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. |
| Soil_Water_Management Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. |
| Soils Information about the formation, classification, physics, chemistry, fertility and management of soils. |
| Soils_and_Composting Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement. |
| Soils_Education_and_Research Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. |
| Soils_of_Arid_Regions_of_the_United_States_and_Israel Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of |
| Soils_Online Categorized list of links to online soil science resources. |
| Test_Methods_for_the_Examination_of_Composting_and_Compost Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis o |
| Understanding_the_Soil_Processes Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms. |
| Warren_Soil_and_Water_Conservation_District Ohio government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities. |
| Weeds_as_Indicators_Of_Soil_Conditions Weed populations change in response to agricultural practices. The influence of weeds on soils and their use as indicators is described. Many tables and literature for further research. |
| The_World_of_Soil Resources and articles on soil science and upkeep. Includes list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture. |
| The_World_Of_Soil_Forum Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist. |
| World_Soil_Resources The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources. |
| Worldwide_Portal_to_Information_on_Soil_Health Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages. |
| WWW_Virtual_Library_-_Soils_and_substrates A most comprehensive resource but no longer updated. |
| Yahoo!_Groups_about_Soil_Science A list of mailing lists and groups related to Soil Science. |
| Earthweek Weekly "Diary of the Planet" featuring current information on natural events around the globe. |
| BBC_News_-_Science/Nature_-_UK_Edition BBC News for up-to-the-minute provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives (eventually including video, audio and feature stories). [RSS] |
| EurekAlert!_-_Earth_Science A website for earth science news. [RSS] |
| EurekAlert!_-_Oceanography A website for oceanographic news. [RSS] |
| Oil_IT_Journal_-_www_oilit_com Monthly headlines from Oil IT Journal. [RSS] |
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