Farmers Edge is opening its laboratory testing services up to the public, offering agribusinesses, retailers and farmers access to soil and plant tissue testing. With soil labs in the U.S. and Canada, ...

Healthy gardens start below the surface. Learn why soil testing garden beds matters, how to collect a proper sample, and what ...

This week's gardening column addresses the importance of neutral pH in your garden soil, as well as why "princess trees" are a royal pain.

Anxious about the rueful state of his peas, radishes and onions, Rod Marquardt arrived at the University of Minnesota’s soil testing laboratory with two lunch bag-sized containers of dirt. “We’re just ...

Here’s why soil testing is essential: 1. Nutrient Deficiencies: A soil test reveals the nutrient levels in your garden, ...

Agricultural experts have called for an increase in the number of functional soil testing laboratories nationwide, asserting that such an investment is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the ...

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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 ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — If you suspect that your soil is to blame for your yard's poor performance, all you need is a bag of it and a couple of dollars to get a detailed analysis from the University of ...