It's a test for healthy soil.
Soil Your Undies
I see London, I see France, farmers buried underpants to demonstrate conservation benefits – St. Croix 360
Dirty undies help American researchers to test Tennessee soil - ABC News
Underwear Underscores Soil Health
Soil Your Undies
Farmers unveil underwear results from 'Soil Your Undies Challenge' - 47abc
Buried underwear proves good soil in private gardens - SWI
Soil Your Undies Soil Health Check Up
I see London, I see France, Farmers Buried Underpants (to Test Soil Health) - The Confluence for Watershed Leaders
Farmers in southern Minn. test soil health with buried undies