Before applying fertilizer or any other soil amendment, it's a good idea to see what the soil already contains. That way you ...

Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...

And that level is measured in pH. Learning how to test your soil’s pH or find out how acidic your soil is easy as there are a few tools you can use. It's a good idea to perform one of these ...

The best times for testing the soil are in late summer or fall, depending on what you're planting. You'll want to test, read the results, and apply soil enhancements so they have time to merge ...

The federal government broke with a long-standing safeguard to ensure no contamination is left behind after wildfires. Local ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

The bulk of soil is made up of a mixture of organic matter, rock and mineral particles. However, it's the air, water and nutrients in the ground that the growing plant really relies on.

NFU experts explore the different SFI actions that can improve water quality. Read our guide to find out which actions work ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

Gardeners are being urged to check their soil in February to avoid running into problems growing things this coming summer.

L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...