A soil test provides information about current soil conditions, including pH, organic matter and nutrient content, allowing you to make practical decisions about how to get the best results from your ...

As wheat and canola producers give consideration to the 2014 fall planting season, a lot of discussion related to soil fertility is occurring. With a 2015 grain market at harvest time that is showing ...

Soil organic carbon stocks are the amount of organic carbon found in soil. There are several common ways of measuring these stocks. Until now they were all believed to give pretty much the same ...

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 ...

Soil testing is an essential tool for managing phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients in Iowa and many states. The units ...

The quieter winter months are a prime time to get a snapshot of the state of soils and consider any adjustments to maximise fertility and crop potential. Unlike most other routine jobs on an arable ...

A (wo)man is only as good as his or her tools. In the case of soil scientists, they are only as good as the tools and methods they use. And when it comes to estimating soil organic carbon stocks, new ...