Unfertilized soybean fields with lower soil fertility should be planted earlier than high-fertility fields, according to a ...

Humic acid plays a crucial role in soil health and plant nutrition. As a key component of organic matter, it enhances soil ...

In potting mixes, coconut coir helps create a well-draining environment that prevents the soil from becoming too soggy, ...

Study: Redistributing soil can restore nutrients, improve water retention, and significantly boost crop yields on eroded ...

A new study overturns assumptions about how phosphorus becomes available in soils and sediments for plant growth.

Moss crusts, an advanced form of biological soil crusts, play a crucial role in stabilizing soil phosphorus levels in desert ...

Researchers have developed a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor capable of simultaneously detecting and ...

University of Michigan study finds cover crop mixtures enhance soil health and lower carbon emissions, but cost concerns ...

Soil sampling provides an assessment of the soil’s fertility which can be used for making fertilizer application recommendations, assessing available nutrients over time, increase farmer profitability ...

Conventional fertilizers are typically applied to the soil as either a liquid, powder, or granules. Whichever the case, the substance usually doesn't have a chance to release all of its nutrients ...

A no-cost soil sampling program is now available for Hoosier farmers. Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program is a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and ...

Hoosier farmers can learn more about their soil through a no-cost program. It’s called Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program. The program focuses on soil sampling and testing to ...