CAPUTA, S.D.— Understanding your soil type is a vital tool to developing your farming and ranching practices. “Those properties of the soils dictate how we are going to basically utilize those soils ...

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Every gardener wants to grow the best-tasting tomatoes, the brightest zinnias, and the ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as compaction, nutrient deficiencies, and drainage problems. It leads to ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy, silty ...

Blanket gifting doesn’t work, says Erich Eller, owner of ForeFront Ag Solutions. Neither does blanket fertilizer application. Imagine for a moment you have four daughters, it’s nearly Christmas and ...

REDLANDS >> Novice gardeners may not be aware of how varied soil types and the use of soil amendments affect gardening and, therefore, the success of their landscapes. Redlands has three categories of ...