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 ...

In the manual, all processes from sample preparation to PFAS content measurement, including soil sampling and pretreatment, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations. Concern ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

To date, the scheme has achieved significant coverage. Since its launch in 2022, approximately 440,000 fields have been sampled and 22,750 farm businesses have registered, representing around 93% of ...

Is colourimetry the future of soil carbon measurement?New research led by Dr Yassine Bouslihim at the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) in Rabat suggests that soil colour ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

Successfully identified areas where high neodymium-in-soil anomalies coincide with areas of high radiometric activity, leading to the identification of new rare earth elements prospects as well as ...

The price of soil sample testing at the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory is being reduced as the lab adopts a new testing method.