Scientists have uncovered a surprising strategy plants use to thrive when an essential nutrient—sulfur—is in short supply.

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium get all of the publicity, but if there was an Academy Award for crop nutrients, sulfur would win best supporting actor. “A bushel of corn removes 0.08 lb. of sulfur ...

A common obstacle to bountiful wheat harvests in the central Plains is more pervasive than many growers realize, but a study led by the Agricultural Research Service spells out how it can be readily ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Yellow striping on corn leaves is more prevalent this year than in the past, possibly because of sulfur deficiency in the soil, says a Purdue Extension soil fertility specialist ...

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A common obstacle to bountiful wheat harvests in the Central Plains is more pervasive than many growers realize, but a study led by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) spells out how it can be ...

Q: I tested my soil, and the pH was about 8. Is this too alkaline for plants? How can I make my soil more acidic? A: The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, and the midpoint, 7.0, is neutral. Values below 7 ...

Add minerals, compost, and mulch now and you'll have super-fertile soil come spring. As the busy garden season wraps up, there's one last—but very important—task to tend to: Feeding your soil.

Question: I have been told we cannot count on azalea-camellia-type fertilizers to make a soil acid. Can I use sulfur to help produce an acid soil? If so, how much should I use? Answer: Azalea-camellia ...

Gardening columnist Elinor Teague gives advice on how to correct and amend soil conditions. JOHN WALKER Fresno Bee file photo Nitrogen levels are naturally low in almost all California soils and ...