It’s never too early to prepare for a strong growing season. You don’t have to wait until spring to test your soil quality. Fall soil fertility testing to determine residual nutrients and soil ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

Minimizing nonpoint source pollution of surface waters by phosphorus (P) from agricultural cropland requires management practices that control both the supply and transport of soil P. The basic ...

University of Missouri Extension agronomist Todd Lorenz said a simple soil test helps farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance. Soil tests ...

Good soil is the starting point for a garden that grows well. It feeds your plants, holds water, and helps roots grow strong. If the soil is off, even the best seeds can struggle. Many gardeners focus ...

Proper soil sample preparation is key to precise data on your soil’s pH, nutrient levels, and the exact soil amendments your ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Alfred Tennyson’s thoughts may have “lightly turned to thoughts of love” in spring, but here in Northeast Ohio, many people are thinking about starting a garden. Some may then take ...

Anxious about the rueful state of his peas, radishes and onions, Rod Marquardt arrived at the University of Minnesota’s soil testing laboratory with two lunch bag-sized containers of dirt. “We’re just ...

Homeowners who want a scientific analysis of their soil can order a kit to have their samples tested at Auburn University, the university announced. Auburn’s College of Agriculture entered a ...