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 ...

Lab tour shows how color variations in Midwest soils signal a need for customized nutrient management and seeding strategies.

The precision agriculture industry hasn’t done a great job articulating the value of site-specific soil testing, which has led to frustration from farmers, who aren’t sure how to use what they learn ...

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 ...

Oct. 7—INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However, excessive nitrogen applications could cause concerns in water quality and ...

Indian Creek High School senior and FFA member Toby Sturgell, left, takes part in soil judging. SUBMITTED PHOTO A no-cost soil sampling program is available for Hoosier farmers. The Indiana State ...

Geological site investigations must complement anti-galamsey efforts, for true environmental recovery in Ghana. The effects of illegal mining are both short-term and long-term in nature. That is why ...