Experts in the agricultural sector have urged farmers to adopt smart practices and begin early preparations for the 2026 farming season to increase productivity and achieve higher yields.The call was ...

WAUSAU — New testing along Wausau’s Thomas Street corridor found dioxin contamination in deeper soil samples at some of the highest levels ever documented on non-industrial property in the city, ...

DURHAM, N.C. — March 5, 2026 — The AATCC Stain Release Replica is the essential tool to evaluates a fabric’s ability to release stains from corn oil (AATCC TM130) and household soils (AATCC TM215). We ...

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

Test soil regularly and apply soil acidifiers accordingly to maintain consistent pH.

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

A thriving garden does not start in a plastic bag. It starts in the ground, under your feet, where soil either pulses with ...

A look at how local resource use, material innovation, and autonomous construction are enabling practical habitat development ...

Soil color could replace expensive chemical tests, helping farmers monitor fertility and carbon faster and more safely.

Last year, more than 24,000 farmers and gardeners requested soil sample testing through MU Extension. This year, the Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory in Mumford Hall is making it simpler and cheaper ...

COLUMBIA — The price of soil sample testing at the University of Missouri Extension Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory is being reduced by half as the lab adopts a new soil testing method. Under the ...