For Katie Lewis, every soil sample, every field trial and every long day in the West Texas sun comes down to one thing – ...

Keeping plants healthy means making sure their nutritional needs are met, including magnesium. Luckily, this fertilizer can ...

Experts weigh in on strategic fertilizer decisions for 2026 soybeans, emphasizing soil testing, potassium needs and the ...

Discover how to evaluate soil structure through field observations and lab tests to improve your farm's soil health and productivity.

There’s something satisfying about getting your hands dirty in the garden, especially when you know it will pay off next ...

Coming from a place that does not spread salt each winter, it felt backward. We made the road safer, but the plants and soil ...

Pune Venture Center incubates, Saumya Rawat and Dhiraj Choudhary built a device that takes the lab to the field to help farmers test soil, cheaply, quickly and efficiently ...

Doctoral student and soil scientist Harrison Coker tests plant growth in microgravity aboard the International Space Station.

By reviewing and updating soil tests regularly and following research-based recommendations, farmers can improve fertilizer efficiency, maintain soil fertility and maximize profitability while ...

Emphasizing geotechnical exploration, the manual guides thorough soil investigation to prevent future failures and redesigns.

If you want to be extra careful, test a small amount at home. Check for insects or signs of bugs before using it in your ...