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Farmer and agronomist discuss how to improve soil quality.

Soil Science

NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment — the soil.

Cover of the 2025 Soils Planner.

2025 Soils Planner

The 2025 Soils Planner, "Mysteries in the Soil,” highlights 12 soil stories and mysteries surrounding soil properties, characteristics, and features. Understanding basic soil properties and characteristics enables soil scientists to work with conservationists, engineers, local planners, land managers, farmers, and landowners to help ensure a healthy and sustainable world.

Photo of Hugh Hammond Bennett.

Out of the long list of nature’s gifts to man, none is perhaps so utterly essential to human life as soil.

Hugh Hammond Bennett

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