Have you ever wondered what was so special about your dirt? Maybe you have a lawn, garden or some crop fields you are curious to learn more about. Or maybe you have been struggling to get growth in ...

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

After oversight reports and media coverage flagged problems with how some cleanup contractors operated, federal agencies ...

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

Learn why soil pH is the most important soil test value and how it affects nutrient availability and lime requirements.

Agricultural soil testing can be used for many purposes, but the primary use is to determine whether lime and/or fertilizer is needed, and, if so, how much. The first step in soil testing is to ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing. Knowing the ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — If you suspect that your soil is to blame for your yard's poor performance, all you need is a bag of it and a couple of dollars to get a detailed analysis from the University of ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first garden, planning next year’s plantings after a successful harvest or looking to install a lawn, your first step should be conducting a soil test. “Soil is one ...