FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Farmers in a time crunch have a new, speedier option for analyzing the texture and organic matter content of the soil on their fields. Gerson Drescher, assistant professor of soil ...
In my 40 years of teaching and consulting, one of the biggest and most frustrating problems I continually encounter is when so called “landscape professionals” and homeowners continue to apply annual ...
MINNEAPOLIS, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarthOptics, a leader in soil intelligence technology, today announced the commercial launch of its mid-infrared (MIR) carbon analysis solution—the first ...
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 ...
Is soil testing important? How can I get my soil tested? The first question is do you need a soil test? There are several situations where a soil test may be appropriate: 1. Landscaping a new home ...
For home gardeners, soil testing is valuable to establish a base line on soil limitations related to pH, salt levels and the need for phosphate and potash fertilizers. In some gardening situations, ...
With some uncertainty about how much residual nitrogen is in soils, growers are being urged to consider getting fields tested ...