Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

A new "gold standard" for soil analysis and microplastic extraction has been developed at the University of New England (UNE) ...

In the manual, all processes from sample preparation to PFAS content measurement, including soil sampling and pretreatment, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner with illustrations. Concern ...

Soil contains an array of micronutrients and these form the building blocks for crops destined to be eaten, processed, or fed to livestock. It is vital for both consumers and industry that ...

From collecting soil and water in the field to processing them in the lab, environmental sampling is a precise science. Every step—from choosing the right tools to proper storage—can make or break ...

Manure has always been a valuable input to agricultural soils in our region. The value of manure has increased significantly in the last few years as the cost of commercial fertilizers has climbed to ...

New 'gold standard' framework identifies the best methods to extract six common microplastic types from different soil ...

An intelligent inversion framework for soil parameters in deep excavations is established by using BIM technology, finite difference method (FDM), and nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...