WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Producers thinking about pasture improvement should start by testing the soil, says Jim Camberato, Purdue Extension soil fertility specialist. "Establishing proper pH and ...

Good forage production in a pasture should start with soil testing — a valuable forage production practice under any economic scenario, but especially important during economically difficult periods.

Farmers and stockmen who aren’t periodically soil testing their hay fields and pastures probably aren’t maximizing their bottom lines. That’s the message delivered Tuesday by Dr. Joe Brummer, a forage ...

A soil test is a far better method of analysis. Gut instinct or past experience is no match for a soil test when farmers want to manage budgets and maintain pasture productivity, says an industry ...

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Interest is growing around testing the ability of soil to harbour life above and below the sward, and its resilience to cope with weather extremes. Some tests require laboratory analysis, while some ...

Whether you’re growing tomatoes, managing crops or striving for the perfect lawn, soil testing is key to success. A soil test identifies nutrient levels and soil fertility, ensuring your plants get ...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory on the OSU campus tests more than 58,000 samples each year to protect Oklahoma’s natural resources and support ...

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension again is offering soil testing for row and forage crop producers such as hay and improved pastures. This special Coastal Bend Soil Testing Campaign will take place ...

There’s something satisfying about looking out over a green, healthy pasture. Whether it’s for grazing animals, cutting hay, or just keeping your property maintained, a well-kept field feels like an ...

This is branded content for Incitec Pivot Livestock producers looking to maximise spring pasture growth can adopt proven strategies for nutrient and fertiliser management to ensure effective pasture ...