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 ...

Accurate measurement of soil NO₃⁻-N is essential for precision fertilization and stable crop yields. Real-time monitoring of NO₃⁻-N has long been a challenge in agriculture. Conventional soil nutrient ...

For farmers, sometimes the easiest way to save a crop or prevent catastrophic insect damage is to spray a pesticide. But this common practice is wreaking havoc on the soil, according to new research ...

CHICO — On an otherwise quiet day at the Chico State University Farm, other than the distant sounds of pile burns crackling, students Kaylee Mulhearn and Paige Flaig could be found in one of dozens of ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our garden beds. These soil tests give the pH levels and vital information about why ...

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal plant growth and development? A soil test is a great start. Whether you opt for ...

An international team of researchers has mapped a new way forward to monitor the health of the planet by listening to the soil beneath our feet. Their review published in the journal Trends in Ecology ...

Where do you look first when soil test reports arrive? If Fred Vocasek could only have one piece of information from a soil test report, he would choose soil pH. “Soil pH reveals more about the soil ...

Most every farmer and gardener has heard the value of soil testing and adjusting the pH of the soil to meet your crop needs. What you might not know is that when you apply lime or sulfur or other ...