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University of Missouri Extension agronomist Todd Lorenz said a simple soil test helps farmers kick the habit of routine fertilization resulting in wasted money and poor crop performance. Soil tests ...

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Most gardeners know that success depends on many factors: You can’t grow a sun-loving plant in a shady area, for example. And a shrub that loves wet places won’t do well in dry soil. But the most ...

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

The old Bray-1 method required multiple samples to provide a full nutrient picture of the sample, slowing the process and increasing the cost. In contrast, the new method, called Mehlich-3, requires ...

The snow has melted away and your neighbor’s lawns are beginning to show signs of life with splashes of bright green. Your lawn, on the other hand, looks like matted down straw. Is the grass dead or ...