All agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan.

Balanced fertility is essential. For example, adding nitrogen will not produce optimum yields if phosphorus is low. Soils low ...

KARARCHI: Pakistan's crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration of ...

Mint plants are pretty low-maintenance, but when planted in the ground they quickly take over. Here's how to keep your potted ...

Cool-season forages require annual fertilization for optimum production. Fall is a good time to plan on fertilizing ...

REDUCED soil health and stability have been a growing problem across Africa’s agricultural sector, significantly threatening ...

Half were grown in soil made up mostly of sand (90%) with a thin layer of organic topsoil (10%) and a low concentration of nutrients, especially nitrogen. The other half were grown in soil rich in ...

If you are not planting a fall garden, you may want to consider a winter cover crop. A cover crop is a crop specifically ...

Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove excess water from crop fields. But water isn’t the only thing flowing through ...

Soil testing, available through the MU Extension Office, can help maximize yields and produce better quality plants.