Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

In the manual, all processes from sample preparation to PFAS content measurement, including soil sampling and pretreatment, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations. Concern ...

Earth’s soil contains large stocks of carbon — even more carbon than in the atmosphere. A significant portion of this soil carbon is in organic form (carbon bound to carbon), called soil organic ...

The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains one of the most damaging soybean pathogens affecting soybean production in Ohio. Because significant yield losses can occur without visible symptoms, soil ...

Soil heavy metal pollution threatens ecosystems, but handheld XRF can help with rapid in situ mapping and remediation ...

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 ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

Heavy metal contamination of soils has emerged as a significant environmental concern, primarily due to its detrimental impact on food quality, groundwater, micro-organisms, and plant growth. Human ...