May 16, 2017
Organic soils have more organic matter, higher diversity

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The use of manure is often cited as the reason organically managed soils have higher soil health than conventionally managed soils, but research out of...

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Feb 14, 2017
Organic soils harbor higher levels of microbial diversity

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A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology has found that the soil microbial community in organically managed soils is...

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Jan 31, 2017
Organic production improves soil health in Spanish citrus orchards

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A recent study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment compared soil quality in conventional and organic citrus orchards...

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