“At present, grass mineral analysis is unlikely to reflect turnout conditions due to winter dormancy. However, conducting a soil test now is ideal, as it will provide farmers with an early indication ...

Indian Creek High School senior and FFA member Toby Sturgell, left, takes part in soil judging. SUBMITTED PHOTO A no-cost soil sampling program is available for Hoosier farmers. The Indiana State ...

Oct. 7—INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing ...

Soil color could replace expensive chemical tests, helping farmers monitor fertility and carbon faster and more safely.

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Area farmers are learning how the sediment left behind from Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters will impact their crops. Sand, silt, and rock are just some of what remains.

IRS Section 180 allows taxpayers who farm to immediately deduct expenditures for inputs including fertilizer and lime, rather than capitalizing them.