The "Explore the Lab" quest in Tides of Tomorrow is all about finding the correct sample at the Lazarus Facility. Unless ...

A project starting in central Iowa can help reduce fertilizer application, writes Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig.

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of many rare-earth elements in plants, ...

You pulled soil samples to look for soybean cyst nematodes, and the results are back. Yes, indeed, you have SCN in every field. Levels vary from low to high, with egg counts from 250 to 12,000 eggs ...

Do you have an “out of sight, out of mind” problem with soybean cyst nematodes? Nematodes are so small they can’t be detected easily. Sometimes they feed on soybean roots, reducing yields but not ...

While it is possible to quantify soil organisms, their presence in soil does not necessarily correspond with their activity at any point in time. Different soils naturally have different communities ...

Fort Bragg will start soil sampling to assess potential lead levels in the ground around select housing neighborhoods on post. The soil testing follows discussions between the Army and the ...

This study provides a solid theoretical framework for upcoming comparisons with locations that may be polluted, allowing researchers to better comprehend environmental changes and the long-term ...

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 ...

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 ...