The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

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 ...

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

This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

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 ...

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP), is reopening its no‑cost initiative to expand the use of soil ...

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 ...

Determining the health of agricultural soil has traditionally been a slow, messy, and expensive process involving hazardous chemicals. But what if the ...

Hoosier farmers can sign up for a no-cost soil sampling initiative from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and ...