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 ...

I’ve heard people say that it is impossible to know what kind of fertilizer and how much to use if you don’t know the chemistry of your soil. Is this true? RD The short answer to this question is yes, ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Knowing the pH of your soil will help you find plants that can thrive in your garden. Lucas Ninno / Getty Images Soil pH is the measurement that indicates how acidic or alkaline your soil is. This ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

As a gardener and crop producer, we are always curious about how to improve soil in our garden. Before talking about soil improvement, let's talk about soil. Soil is the most important resource for ...

Regularly testing your soil is more important than you might think for helping your plants thrive. Soil tests measure soil pH and nutrient content. The soil of established gardens should be tested ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield potential.

Even though the summer garden season is winding down, there’s still a lot going on. In addition to caring for our plants, many of us are thinking about what we can do differently next year since ...

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...