If your garden has been underperforming despite amending with compost, fertilizer, and careful watering, the issue may not be effort — it may be information. Soil testing garden beds gives you clarity ...

Texas A&M researchers found that deep soil testing can offset some crop production costs by helping account for residual ...

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Quick strip tests reveal how much nitrogen is already available in soil and irrigation water, helping you avoid unnecessary ...

When farmers talk about their soil test results, the conversation often starts and ends with soil pH. While that one number is important to determining whether lime is needed, that insight is just a ...

Why is soil sampling such an important step before starting construction? A recent HelloNation article featuring Drilling ...

During the lull of late fall to early spring, when turfgrasses are dormant, many LCOs may experience a decline in revenue-generating opportunities. Some companies take up extra jobs such as snow ...

A: Yes, it’s winter and for you and other gardeners who like to be outside, it seems like there isn’t very much to do this time of year. Maybe look through seed catalogs and plan for next year. That’s ...

Last year, more than 24,000 farmers and gardeners requested soil sample testing through MU Extension. This year, the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory in Mumford Hall is making it simpler and cheaper ...

Gardening with children can be a great experience, but what's in your soil may matter more than you think when it comes to ...

The Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, will present Ask a Master Gardener & Soil Testing on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.