Soil is an incredible resource. It provides a place for plants to anchor their roots and provides plants with the water and nutrients they need to grow. Soil fertility fluctuates throughout the ...

Similar lithological and structural setting to the Bralorne Mining Camp. Anomalous soil geochemistry close to listwanite-altered ultramafics. Higher and more extensive gold in soil values where ...

Now that we have experienced the first frost of the season, and the growing season for most garden and home landscape plants has come to an end, we as gardeners tend to start thinking about things we ...

One of the challenges we face as gardeners (and there are many) is knowing which fertilizer to use and how much to apply. This process is complicated by the fact that fertilizers come in a variety of ...

The question I receive most frequently from vegetable gardeners: How much fertilizer should I apply? The second most frequently asked question: How can I get better vegetable yields in my garden? Both ...

Soil testing can be done any time the soil is workable, but the best time is in the fall. Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin ...

Fall is a popular time to collect soil samples from pasture and hay fields for nutrient testing. Time invested in soil sampling generally provides a good return on investment versus soil lab testing ...

Lab tour shows how color variations in Midwest soils signal a need for customized nutrient management and seeding strategies.

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...

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 ...

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 ...