Gardeners obsess over seed varieties and planting dates, yet the soil under their boots often gets ignored. Soil testing for ...

Corn growers in the Midwest are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. The project is designed for ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The QCCA Expo Center's Farm Show was much less crowded on Sunday than in years past, but a handful of farmers braved the cold to see the latest in farming technology. The event is ...

Agricultural lime takes time to work, but it provides excellent returns by improving soil pH, nutrient availability and fertilizer efficiency.

Dr Rajul Patkar of IIT Bombay developed NutriSens, a portable soil testing device that helps farmers analyse nutrients ...

My garden would be nowhere without my Amazon soil thermometer. It takes accurate temperature readings so I know exactly when to plant seeds directly outdoors.

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 ...

As winter eases its way out and the first signs of green begin to emerge, it’s tempting to want to get a head start on every gardening task on your to-do list. However, early spring is a delicate ...