If there are app-based aggregation services like Uber, Ola and UrbanClap for city folks, then why not something for farmers to make their job easy? Agritech startup Krishitantra has ‘uberised’ the ...

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 ...

I would like to talk about soil aggregate stability. A soil aggregate is a whole bunch of individual soil particles that are bound, or glued, together. How well those aggregates hold up to disruptive ...

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...

Checklists can be obtained by emailing Lisa Cody. Please specify which checklist you would like to receive in your email. Find information on American Association of State Highway and Transportation ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.

Clay often gets bad press in gardening books. But clay soils can be the best in the garden, depending on the type of clay and how it's managed. By understanding clay and what gives it its unique ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as compaction, nutrient deficiencies, and drainage problems. It leads to ...

Petra Marschner receives funding from Australian Research Council. As the weather warms and days lengthen, your attention may be turning to that forgotten patch of your backyard. This week we’ve asked ...