Soils

Soil labs may report soil test results in different units. Often, growers may find this confusing, as their interpretation criteria they have...Read More

Soil acidity is a major cause of reduced yields.  Toxicity of micronutrients such as manganese, iron and aluminum may occur, while nutrients...Read More

        The degree of soil acidity or alkalinity is expressed in pH units. Soil pH affects many processes in...Read More

Soil organic matter refers to the remains of plants, animals and microbes, in different decomposition stages. It consists of: Living soil organisms...Read More

Compost is a decomposed organic material used as a soil amendment. It is created in a process called “composting”, which is an...Read More

Manganese is an essential plant micronutrient . It is absorbed by plants as Mn2+. Manganese is an immobile nutrient and, therefore, deficiency...Read More

Soil testing is a key tool in fertilizer management.  It reduces guesswork and helps in minimizing environmental pollution. When done and used...Read More

Urea fertilizers are widely used in agriculture. They are considered an economic nitrogen source. The chemical formula of urea is CO(NH2)2 and,...Read More