Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

The precision agriculture industry hasn’t done a great job articulating the value of site-specific soil testing, which has led to frustration from farmers, who aren’t sure how to use what they learn ...

In the manual, all processes from sample preparation to PFAS content measurement, including soil sampling and pretreatment, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations. Concern ...

Since the alfalfa in the rest of the field didn’t show any signs of potassium deficiency, I suggested that the farmer take a composite soil sample from just the high areas, which represented about one ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

Indian Creek High School senior and FFA member Toby Sturgell, left, takes part in soil judging. SUBMITTED PHOTO A no-cost soil sampling program is available for Hoosier farmers. The Indiana State ...

Hoosier farmers who grow crops within the Mississippi River Basin watershed may be eligible for no-cost soil sampling. The orange area shows the boundaries of the watershed, which includes nearly all ...