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 ...

Obtaining a quality soil sample is vital for receiving accurate nutrient recommendations for a field, according to Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “In a ...

Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample. Therefore, proper collection of the soil sample is extremely important. Representative samples are also important to get good ...

The precision agriculture industry hasn’t done a great job articulating the value of site-specific soil testing, which has led to frustration from farmers, who aren’t sure how to use what they learn ...

Researchers have evaluated strategies for efficiently estimating soil organic carbon in agricultural fields. Quantifying soil organic carbon stocks in agricultural fields is essential for developing ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Collecting precise soil samples is essential for farmers because a small amount of soil determines the amount of nutrients needed for acres of crops and can determine crop ...

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 ...