RALEIGH, N.C. — In response to rising fertilizer costs and increasing grower interest in soil health practices, the N.C.
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RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services soil testing lab is about to hit its busy season and growers and homeowners are encouraged to submit soil samples by Nov. 26 to avoid peak-season fees and to get results and recommendations sooner.
By David H. Hardy & Joe Hudyncia, Agronomic Division – NCDA&CS
Luke Gatiboni, Crop & Soil Science Department– NC State University
The weather is warming up and gardening and lawn activities will soon be in full swing, which may include taking soil samples to be tested for agronomic recommendations for many growers and homeowners.