Soil color could replace expensive chemical tests, helping farmers monitor fertility and carbon faster and more safely.

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 ...

The price of soil sample testing at the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory is being reduced as the lab adopts a new testing method.

Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

When you buy new cropland, you’re not just buying the soil, you’re also investing in the years of fertilizer, inputs, and stewardship the previous owner put into it. However, are you paying for those ...

Preliminary independent test results of water, soil, and dust from the aftermath of the BioLab fire in Conyers have been released to 11Alive News Investigates, offering a glimpse of the chemical plume ...

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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 ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES — In a remarkable reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay for soil testing for lead at 100 homes ...