A highly sensitive, cost-effective technology to rapidly detect bacterial pathogens in the air, soil, water and agricultural produce in as little as 24 hours has been developed by researchers at ...

Gardeners obsess over seed varieties and planting dates, yet the soil under their boots often gets ignored. Soil testing for ...

The rustling of leaves and the crisp chill in the air are a clear indicator that fall has officially begun. With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil ...

Spring is in the air, and your garden is begging for attention. You’ve got seeds lined up, compost ready, and dreams of a backyard bursting with color. But here’s the twist: your soil might be ...

January is the perfect month for some garden planning. While the real work begins in spring (once the ground becomes more workable after frost), it's never too early for some preparation. One of the ...

When it comes to growing cotton, success starts before a single seed is planted. Many growers focus on managing cotton after it has emerged, but successful management begins below the surface and ...

Soils in Kakamega and Bungoma are largely acidic, between the pH of 4.3 to 7, due to monocropping that hindered yields. [Courtesy] Bungoma and Kakamega have launched ambitious mass soil testing ...