This method gives a quick, approximate pH reading, making it ideal for home gardeners. Digital pH meters provide a more ...

Soil testing methods are still largely the same as they were 100 years ago, and researchers and farmers continue to struggle to interpret the numbers. However, a soil test is a good place to start ...

Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil ...

SOIL health isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about profitability,” Roger Navarro, Department of Agriculture (DA) ...

If you see signs of a potassium deficiency on your plants, or you have a soil test letting you know you need to add this ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

Want healthier plants and bigger harvests? The secret is in your soil. Discover the minerals that can transform tired dirt ...

Silicon, described as a quasi-essential plant nutrient, can also play a big role in protecting crops against diseases.

Learn how the 'Dharti Ka Doctor' soil testing machine is boosting sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants. Patanjali and NABARD unite to improve soil health and farmer income under the ...

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs.

First News sat down with Chevy Motswaledi, the Mahoning County OSU extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, ...

A national workshop on soil testing and management for sustainable cultivation of medicinal herbs was held, supported by the ...