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

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 ...

Soil testing begins with the homeowner, gardener, and farmer. The most critical step in soil testing is soil sample collection. Soil testing can help growers make informed decisions about fertilizer ...

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...