Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from ...

Shearer has witnessed a steady increase in size since then ... there are these grain carts that roll over in the used market and those are getting bigger, too.” Soil compaction has implications ...

Shearer has witnessed a steady increase in size since then, with a 2,500-bushel grain cart the biggest one he’s seen. Soil-borne potato disease powdery scab thrives in cool, moist conditions and is ...

They will be longer between the soil surface and the cotyledons, as well as the first unifoliates, compared to if they were planted without a small grain. My concerns would be: Ensuring the ...

MURDOCH University is set to lead a new research project investigating strategies to manage soil water repellence and reduce its impact on grain production. Soil water repellence is where soils ...

Figure 1. Downslope soybean grain yield by treatment. Red bars collectively denote in-soil placement of P fertilizer while green bars indicate surface broadcast placement. Blue is the unfertilized ...

Getting the most out of soil and tissue analysis involves timing and technique — and knowing how to maximize the results. A field with adequate fertility doesn’t necessarily equate to adequate plant ...

What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

Dig in well-rotted compost or organic matter before planting. As with containers, plant bougainvillea so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Seasonally adjusting the level of ...