EnvironmentOctober 9, 2019
Mother Earth Doesn’t Like to Be Naked
Harvesting almonds is easier on bare dirt—but the soil itself is happier when clothed
Stories by Lauren Hale
Lauren Hale is a research soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. She specializes in soil microbiology and researches agronomic practices that promote soil health and improve water quality.