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 ...

Make up a composite sample from each area. A composite is made of sub-samples from several (5 to 10) spots in the area to be ...

A good practice is to write down the weather conditions when taking a soil sample. Dry and wet weather affect soil samples, ...

This method gives a quick, approximate pH reading, making it ideal for home gardeners. Digital pH meters provide a more ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. As spring is approaching, the Garden Hotline has ...

Wildfire survivors across Los Angeles County are discovering that the most dangerous consequence from a wildfire isn’t always visible. Lead, arsenic, and other toxic metals could be hiding deep in ...

The crops are flying out of the fields with these wide open dry periods we’ve been having this fall. That’s opening our ...

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH. Before planting your garden don't forget to test your soil pH level to learn how acidic or basic it is. This could be a deciding factor in whether ...