Tag: soil testing

Soil testing is a critical tool used by farmers, gardeners, and agricultural experts to assess the nutrient content and other properties of the soil. The results of a soil test provide valuable information about the soil’s fertility, pH, organic matter content, and potential deficiencies or excesses of essential nutrients. Here’s a general guide on how […]

Maintaining a healthy and vibrant turfgrass involves a combination of proper cultural practices, regular maintenance, and effective problem prevention and management. Here are the key secrets to achieving and sustaining a beautiful turfgrass: 1. Soil Preparation and Testing: 2. Proper Watering: 3. Regular Mowing: 4. Fertilization: 5. Overseeding and Reseeding: 6. Weed Control: 7. Pest […]

Calcium plays a significant role in managing and preventing Sclerotinia, a fungal pathogen that causes various diseases, including Sclerotinia stem rot. While calcium itself does not directly act as a fungicide, it plays a vital role in strengthening plant cell walls, improving plant health, and reducing susceptibility to Sclerotinia infections. Here’s how calcium is related […]

Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) is a critical measure that quantifies the effectiveness with which plants utilize applied nutrients to produce biomass or yield. It’s an important concept in modern agriculture, aiming to optimize nutrient management and reduce environmental impacts. NUE involves both efficient uptake of nutrients from the soil and efficient utilization of those nutrients […]

Soil pH is a key factor in farmland as it controls availability of nutrients, microbial activity and crop productivity. Before delving into what causes soils to become acid or alkaline and the steps to take to treat and correct soil pH, we must first establish what is considered an optimal pH for crop production. The […]

In the pursuit of better and bigger crops, farming is becoming more technologically advanced and capital intensive. The need to find ways to save money, while continuing to reach for those high yield goals, is more important than ever for Canadian producers. If this sounds like a conundrum that you’re facing, soil testing might be […]