WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating ...

I know that my test data cannot be considered predictive and will be subject to change without notice, based on changes in sub-slab soil moisture content and/or the moisture content of the slab as ...

While he tried several different technologies, he says the Delmhorst KS-D1 digital soil moisture tester, used with GB-1 gypsum sensor blocks, has given him the most accurate results to date.

For decades, the Salton Sea was the final destination for agricultural runoff, which included toxic pesticides and fertilizer ...

to keep moisture available at the root level. If you can’t identify your soil based on how it looks and feels alone, there are some tests that can help you figure it out. Note: Soil can vary in spots, ...

Billions of tonnes of topsoil are lost annually due to overgrazing, pollution, and deforestation, threatening global food ...

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Soil sampling is an essential tool in understanding the nutrient availability of soils but unless the results are interpreted ...

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Instead of fertilizing evergreens in the winter, add a layer of mulch to help protect the roots and retain soil moisture." ...

Digitized soil sensors implanted in fields where crops are grown could help farmers make timely decisions about where and when to add fertilizer and pesticides, maximizing yields as global demand ...