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

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FARGO- Although harvesting likely is uppermost in producers' thoughts this fall, they should keep in mind that soil testing, testing manure for nutrients and calibrating their manure spreader are ...

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The 2025 season marks the fourth year Lawrence Hewing has used sap testing to assess nutrient needs in his corn and soybean crops. As farmers look for ways to increase crop yields with strategic ...

One of the most common questions gardeners have is how to fertilize specific plants. Many plants have individual nutrient needs, but for all plants it’s challenging to guess at what you need without ...

Potting soil is a lifeline for container gardening, nurturing your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.