Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

Government incentives, spurred by climate change fears, will likely nudge you toward reduced tillage programs and cover crops in the near future. On-farm tests conducted by Farm Journal field ...

Before planting in the spring, a soil test will give you a snapshot of what your garden needs – taking the guesswork out of fertilizer rates. With the growing season approaching, now is the perfect ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Is colourimetry the future of soil carbon measurement?New research led by Dr Yassine Bouslihim at the National Institute of ...

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The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...