Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators: Soil Management and Conservation—Soil provides the physical, chemical, and biological processes required to sustain most terrestrial plant and animal life. Crop production and its environmental effects depend on the quality of soil. Management practices that are appropriate for local soil characteristics and climate can enhance soil quality. |
Agricultural Resource Management Survey —The annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) is a national survey that collects field-level information on farm production practices, including soil management practices and tillage system use, and crop and soil characteristics (previous crop, resource use, and highly erodible land). |
