The Potash Development Association has confirmed that many soils are currently in an extremely poor structural state. This is ...

Leaves can transform poor soil as they decompose into humus. Humus increases the soil's CEC allowing it to retain fertilizer ...

Sep. 13, 2024 — In a new study, researchers have determined through both statistical analysis and in experiments that soil pH is a driver of microbial community composition -- but that the need ...

No shortcut to fixing poor soils ...

Healthy soil, the foundation of thriving ecosystems, is a complex dance between physical, chemical, and biological processes ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as ...

In a new study, researchers found that increasing the calcium content in soil significantly reduces CO 2 emissions: 50% in calcium-poor soils and 57% in calcium-rich soils. The reason for this is ...

The grazing year is coming to a close and now that cows are gradually approaching the housing period, herbage production ...

Bambara groundnuts can be boiled, roasted, or ground into flour and incorporated into a wide range of dishes. They are a staple in traditional African cuisines, used to create flavorful soups, stews, ...

Potassium (K) is among the most critical nutrients for California’s agricultural tree nut crops. As the most abundant cation ...

An abundance of fertilizer can be washed into rivers, leading to algae problems and poor water quality. The ASWCD encourages sending samples to the Penn State soils laboratory. Soil test forms can ...