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

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

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 ...

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 ...

The Department of Agriculture launched the country's first Mobile Soil Laboratory in Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, officials announced Monday (Nov. 17, 2025). The PHP42-million facility, housed in ...

A soil test provides information about current soil conditions, including pH, organic matter and nutrient content, allowing you to make practical decisions about how to get the best results from your ...

University of Minnesota researchers are seeking two new field sites in 2026 to expand ongoing lime evaluation trials aimed at improving soil pH management, crop yields, and long-term soil health.