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Soils
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Africa to Atlantic: Dust to Dust 
 Article about sand and dust storms in which "the planet's deserts kick up literally millions of tons of dust, and winds send it flying to far-flung destinations where it clogs our lungs, changes soil chemistry, deposits minerals in bodies of water," and cause other environmental damage. Includes a link to images of recent storms, such as the storm in Iraq in August 2005, and links to related sites. From the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/feature/2004/0116dust.html Topics: Agriculture, Weather Last updated Aug 9, 2005 American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
Information about the memorials and 24 American burial grounds on foreign soil maintained by this commission. Features listings of individuals interred at the cemeteries and those missing in action from the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Includes an events calendar for observances such as Memorial Day. http://www.abmc.gov/home.php Topics: Agriculture, Death & Dying, Government, Government, History, Military Last updated Aug 9, 2007 Biomes
Information about the world's major biomes: the tundra, boreal forest (taiga), temperate broadleaf deciduous forest, tropical broadleaf evergreen forest (rainforests), tropical savanna, temperate grasslands, desertscrub, and Mediterranean shrub. Descriptions include climate, vegetation, distribution, fauna, soil, growthforms, and Alpine expressions. Photos, maps, and a glossary are provided. http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 9, 2000 Bug Bytes
A collection of dozens of insect sound files. Includes sounds of larvae and adult insect feedings, movements of soil invertebrates, insects in plants, wing vibrations, and more. Additionally, features sample files to learn how to distinguish insects sounds from background noise. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/docs.htm?docid=10919 Topics: Agriculture, Biology Last updated Jan 23, 2006 Cabbage, Broccoli, and Other Cole Crops
Information about production practices for cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, and other leafy greens known as cole crops. "Cole crops are in the Brassicaceae family, formerly called Cruciferae. ... A kale-like ancestor was grown in gardens as far back as the time of the Roman Empire." Includes information about soils and fertilization, planting, and harvesting. From a professor of horticultural science at North Carolina State University. http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/sustainable/peet/profiles/c09cole.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jun 6, 2005 California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG)
This site provides membership information and some useful publications for those interested in growing rare fruits in California. The "fruit facts" online publications contain information on individual fruits - including plant descriptions, origins, growth habits, culture, and cultivators. There is an listing of plant common names and a section on “fruit cultural data, arranged by scientific name, containing temperature limits and information on soil conditions for over 700 individual fruits.” http://www.crfg.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Feb 26, 2003 Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association
The website for this industry group provides information for gardeners and garden centers about Canadian sphagnum peat moss (CSPM), which "is derived from the slow decomposition of sphagnum moss which accumulates in Canada's bogs (or peatlands)." Includes fact sheets on the use of peat moss in the garden, policy papers on peat harvesting and the environment, and related resources. Note: site is designed to work best in the Internet Explorer browser. http://www.peatmoss.com Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Water Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Children, Gardens, and Lead
"Lead particles may be found in and around gardens from two sources: from the air and from the soil. The following safety measures can be used as guidelines for those concerned." Topics include vinegar and soap solutions for washing vegetables, types and parts of vegetables that absorb more lead, and adding organic matter to the garden. Related resources are specific to New York. From the Cornell University Department of Horticulture. http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/misc/cgandlead.html Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Mar 9, 2005 Citizen's Guide to Understanding Innovative Treatment Technologies
Environmental remediation (cleanup) for the rest of us. A series of fact sheets "that explain, in basic terms, the operation and application of innovative treatment technologies for remediating sites." Some available in Spanish. http://www.clu-in.org/products/citguide/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Decoding the Past: The Work of Archaeologists
This site provides lesson plans for students in grades K-12 that are designed to "encourage your students to think about how human-made objects and other indicators of human life can enrich our understanding of peoples both past and present." Lesson plans address identifying artifacts, dating soil layers, and using typology to interpret artifacts. Also includes a bibliography and links to resources. From the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/decoding_the_past/ Topics: Agriculture, Archaeology, History, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 10, 2007 Easy Gardening: Carrots
Illustrated guidelines for growing carrots in the home garden. Discusses soil preparation and planting, insects and diseases, and harvesting. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/carrot/carrot.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated May 4, 2005 The Forest History Society
The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University. http://www.foresthistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Fruits of Warm Climates
The full text of a 1987 book by the same name. Species are listed by common name under the botanical family name. Each entry includes a description, illustrations, and information about the varieties, climate, soil, pests, diseases, food uses, and toxicity. By the late Julia F. Morton, director of the Morton Collectanea at the University of Miami, a research and information center devoted to economic botany. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/index.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Gardening Q&A
While the focus of this site is gardening in Illinois, much of the advice is useful anywhere. Find concise solutions to common gardening problems with flowers, fruits, houseplants, lawns and groundcover, pests and diseases, soils and fertilizers, trees and shrubs, and vegetables. Also has short features on planting to attract birds and butterflies, holiday plants, compost and mulch, whether certain plants are edible, mixtures and recipes, and winterizing gardens. From University of Illinois Extension. http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/hort31.html Topics: Agriculture, Gardening Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Ground-Penetrating Radar Soil Suitability Maps
U.S. and state soil suitability maps for ground-penetrating radar (GPR), "a geophysical method that is often mentioned in news commentaries for its use in locating unmarked graves, clandestine burials and tunnels, terrorism and military hazards, and disaster victims. However, the effectiveness of GPR in these activities is highly site-specific and soil dependent." The maps incorporate data from State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) and the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) databases. From the Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. http://soils.usda.gov/survey/geography/maps/GPR/index.html Topics: Agriculture Last updated Sep 11, 2008 Growing Grapes for Wine and Table in the Puget Sound Region
This publication discusses "some of the unique features of growing grapes in the Puget Sound region of western Washington [state]." Covers grape cultivars (varieties), weather data of selected locations, where to plant, and other topics. Provides recommendations for further reading on propagation, trellis construction, training and pruning, soil management, and pest control. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb0775/eb0775.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Growing Grapes in West Virginia
Information about growing grapes in backyards and small-scale commercial settings. Although some information is specific to growing conditions in West Virginia, this site contains useful general information about growing grapes, such as location, soil, temperature, obtaining plants, planting, and pruning and care. From the West Virginia University Extension Service. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/grograps.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 Historic Figures: Leif Erikson
This profile of explorer Leif Erikson summarizes the various accounts of his journey to North America, and notes the proclamation by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 of Leif Erikson Day (October 9) "in commemoration of the first arrival of a European on North American soil." Provides related articles and multimedia features about the Vikings. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/erikson_leif.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Geography, History, Notable People, Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 2, 2004 International Glossary of Hydrology
Definitions of terms used in the study of water and water resources. Includes terms from hydrology, hydrobiology, meteorology, soil sciences, physics, chemistry, and other related sciences. Available in English, Spanish, French, and several other languages. http://www.cig.ensmp.fr/~hubert/glu/aglo.htm Topics: Agriculture Last updated Oct 8, 2002 National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS)
"NCS is primarily for the amateur gardener who enjoys growing chrysanthemums, but also welcomes commercial growers." Features selected articles from the group's journal on topics such as the history of this flower, planting and early care, and soil composition and management. Also includes photos, a discussion forum, information for children, a list of local chapters, and links to related sites. http://www.mums.org Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Organic Cotton Production
"This publication discusses specific insect management strategies for cutworm, cotton bollworm, tobacco budworm, pink bollworm, armyworm, loopers, thrips, fleahoppers, lygus bugs, aphids, whitefly, spider mite, and boll weevil. Seedling disease, soil disease, and foliar disease management are also discussed." Presents ideas about marketing organic cotton. From the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/cotton.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Plants Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Partners for Parasite Control (PPC)
This is the World Health Organization (WHO) site for "schistosomiasis, Soil Transmitted Helminths, and the Partners for Parasite Control (PPC)." It features fact sheets, data, and educational and prevention materials about schistosomiasis ("also known as bilharziasis, ... a parasitic disease that leads to chronic ill health") and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), which "are also known in many places simply as common intestinal worms." Educational materials available in several languages. http://www.who.int/wormcontrol/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Mar 2, 2005 Plant Communities of California
A chart of California plant communities and vegetation types. Includes information on geographic distribution and elevation, weather, soil properties, important influences and adaptions, diversity, and cover. From the Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley. http://geography.berkeley.edu/ProjectsResources/CalPlants/califplanttable.html Topics: Agriculture, Plants Last updated Aug 16, 2003 Plants of Western Washington
Designed for botany students, this digital collection presents views of plants commonly found in Western Washington state. Most images "provide 'aspect' level identification such that in most cases, a person with a little training could identify the plant illustrated to species." The collection may be searched by Latin title, accession number, plant status (geographic origin), growth form, common name, elevation factors, and moisture, climate, or soil nitrogen indicator status. From University of Washington Libraries. http://content.lib.washington.edu/plantsweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated Jan 25, 2005 Small Farm Connection
Describes efforts to "work with communities to foster profitable family farms, land and water stewardship, and access to healthy food." Features annotated links to resources about crops, animals, soils, compost, weeds, pests, and marketing. The "Food and You" section offers links to information about sustainable local food production, food safety, dietary guidelines, and chefs and community organizations working with local growers. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://smallfarms.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Soil Liquefaction
"[D]eveloped to provide general information for interested lay persons, and more detailed information for engineers" this site explains what happens to some soils during an earthquake. It provides information on past quakes where liquefaction occurred and also contains photos and related links http://www.ce.washington.edu/~liquefaction/html/main.html Topics: Agriculture, Geography, Geology Last updated Apr 30, 2002 Soils
This site is "part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver scientifically based soil information." It has some online soil surveys and information on where to obtain other surveys, plus information on soil use, management, classification, research, and research procedures. There are images and descriptions of soils (some arranged by U.S. state). The education section includes soil facts, lesson plans, and related links. http://soils.usda.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Lesson Plans Last updated Apr 23, 2003 Soils of Washington
These interactive maps describes the varied types of soil found in Washington State. Clicking on a county on the main map provides a detailed map. Clicking near the center of a soil type on the detailed maps provides information about the general soil type, region, map unit description, taxonomic classification, and major soil series. Resources links to additional sites that are of use in interpreting the maps. http://remotesens.css.wsu.edu/washingtonsoil/ Topics: Agriculture Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Sustainable Table: The Issues
This site introduces users "to the major issues surrounding sustainable meat and factory farming." Topics include additives, animal welfare, genetic engineering, heritage livestock breeds and heirloom crop varieties, hormones, mad cow disease, slaughterhouses and processing, and soil conditions. From the Sustainable Table, "a consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE)." http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Food & Cooking, Industries, Livestock, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Too Hard to Crack: Eggs With Drug Residues
Report on the risks of residue of the antibiotic lasalocid in eggs. Discusses the health implications, current regulations, and recommendations for consumer safety. From the Soils Association, a British organic food and farming organization. http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/a71fa2b6e2b6d3e980256a6c004542b4/fa9d31650dce364380256e76002cb538!OpenDocument&Highlight=2,eggs Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 6, 2004 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 Wine Grape Network
This site "for wine grape growers is a springboard for finding ways to improve farming techniques, facilitating communication with wineries, and keeping abreast of the marketplace." Features links to resources on growing grapes (topics include soils, irrigation, and pest and disease control), making wine (materials and regulations), marketing products (pricing and shipping), and grape exchanges (buying and selling). Searchable. Note: Events calendar is not regularly updated. From Pennsylvania State University. http://winegrape.cas.psu.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Water Last updated Jan 3, 2004 World Soil Resources
The Soil Survey division works with institutions in other countries to manage and conserve natural resources; to attain sustainable agriculture; and to address problems of food security, income generation, and the environment. Includes many links to international food and agricultural agencies. From the Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Department of Agriculture. http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/ Topics: Agriculture, Geography, Poverty Last updated Oct 18, 2006 |
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