Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield potential.

Of the tests to do before planting in your garden, a drainage test is among the best (and easiest). Try this quick drainage ...

Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers, or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Understanding the texture of your garden soil is crucial for successful planting and gardening. Soil texture affects water retention, drainage, aeration, and nutrient ...

To grow good plants, you need good soil. The only way to tell what your soil really needs is to take a soil test. Applying too much fertilizer could be detrimental to your plants. You could waste ...

Step one for a successful veggie garden? Get a soil test to reveal nutrient levels, availability and the amendments necessary to support your garden. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With spring’s ...

CAPUTA, S.D.— Understanding your soil type is a vital tool to developing your farming and ranching practices. “Those properties of the soils dictate how we are going to basically utilize those soils ...

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Regular soil testing and pH management are essential components of modern, sustainable crop production. Understanding and ...