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 ...
Dig a hole in the ground, a little over 6 inches deep. Take a vertical slice from one side of the hole to straighten the side, discard. Take another vertical slice and continue with the protocol. Use ...
Soil scientist Andrew Margenot holds a jar of soil gathered from Menard County, Illinois in 1948. The University of Illinois professor said he rediscovered the "church of soil" when searching an old ...
MOROGORO: EXPERTS collecting soil samples across the country convened for a workshop aimed at strengthening best sampling practices to support the development of a digital Soil Health Map that will ...
Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...
LAHAINA, Maui, Hawaiʻi — The first soil samples were collected at a property site cleared of debris by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kula, marking a milestone with the Hawaiʻi Wildfires Debris ...
Ash rained down and smoke blanketed Los Angeles during the 2025 wildfires, leaving behind a toxic legacy in soil and homes.
MARTINEZ, Calif. -- A toxicologist hired by Contra Costa County began collecting soil samples Thursday to be tested for contaminants related to last year's accidental release of "spent catalyst" from ...