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

Anxious about the rueful state of his peas, radishes and onions, Rod Marquardt arrived at the University of Minnesota’s soil testing laboratory with two lunch bag-sized containers of dirt. “We’re just ...

When you test more than 200,000 soil samples in a year, you not only learn something about how Arkansans grow crops, gardens and lawns, but also the value of recommendations that result from soil test ...

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

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you won't be inadvertently increasing a nutrient the soil already has plenty of ...

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 ...

During the lull of late fall to early spring, when turfgrasses are dormant, many LCOs may experience a decline in revenue-generating opportunities. Some companies take up extra jobs such as snow ...

The annual Wayne E. Sabbe Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies publication guides nutrient management recommendations to improve soil health and crop yield. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When you test more than 200 ...