Unfertilized soybean fields with lower soil fertility should be planted earlier than high fertility fields, according to a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study that re-evaluates long-time ...

Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether ...

A simple soil test helps farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance.

Early spring is a great time to start caring for your lawn. With these helpful tips, your lawn will look good all year.

An agronomy specialist says growers should consider conducting some soil tests this spring. Andrew Luzum with Corteva Agriscience says soil fertility needs to be a priority. “When we pull soil tests, ...

The Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office hosted Gardening 101 on Tuesday, an educational workshop designed to help new and aspiring gardeners develop essential skills for a successful growing ...

Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...

Peter Richards tests the reliability of do-it-yourself home soil test kits. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, local gardener Peter Richards demonstrates how to use ...

As we head into spring, many of us are preparing the garden, researching lawn treatments, and looking after trees and shrubs that are coming out of winter dormancy. These yard care chores should ...

Soil moisture can significantly impact your home’s foundation. Here’s how Dallas soil testing can play an important ...