Farm Bill Roundtable Event

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), “The United States addresses agricultural and food policy through a variety of programs, including nutrition assistance, crop insurance, commodity support, and conservation. Much of the legal framework for agricultural and food policy is set through a legislative process that occurs approximately every 5 years. The current…

Harness The Power of Beneficial Insects

Creating a thriving garden involves more than just planting beautiful flowers or growing delicious vegetables. It’s about fostering a balanced ecosystem where beneficial insects play a vital role. These remarkable creatures not only aid in pollination but also act as natural predators, keeping harmful insects in check. Read on to explore the numerous benefits of…

Boron IS NOT Boring To Your Soil

Did your SoilKit results come back with a boron treatment recommendation? While nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the three biggest components of getting a healthy lawn or garden, micronutrients are also important for the health and yield of crops. According to Mosaic, “B[oron] is the second most widespread micronutrient deficiency problem worldwide after zinc.”  Crops…

There Is A Fungus Among Us

Is there a fungus among us? Summer is the perfect time to treat  your lawn with a Fungicide application. This treatment is typically done when there is evidence of fungal disease or as a preventive measure during specific seasons or weather conditions.  The timing of this treatment  can vary depending on the region, climate, and…

Spring Into Gardening with Jill

Spring has sprung and what better way to set the season into full bloom than to get your garden going? SoilKit spoke with Jill McSheehy, creator and host of the top-rated Beginner’s Garden Podcast and author of Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, to learn some tips and tricks for the best gardening practices this season. Whether…

A Solution for Landscapers

Calling all Floridian landscape contractors! Are you looking for a simple yet insightful way to test your soil? SoilKit is just right for you! Your soil test results will come complete with a list of the items the soil needs, how much to use, and recommendations of choice products. With the postage label and fee…

Soil Testing in the Sunshine State

Why is soil testing important? SoilKit spoke with J. Bryan Unruh, P.D., Professor at the University of Florida and state extension turf grass specialist for the IFAS extension office, to answer this question and more. Dr. Unruh explains, “The landscape revolves around 4 things: water, light, temperature, and nutrition…and soil testing is the key component…

SoilKit Science 365 Days A Year

Why did we spend 18 months doing a redesign of SoilKit365? When we listened to our customers, they wanted more and we worked to give them just that. SoilKit365 was originally designed to provide the soil’s nutrition deficiency information, plus a prescription for what to do at the moment. The newly designed product will address…

Spotlight On The Lab: Dr. Davis

Meet Auburn University’s soil testing lab manager and chemist, Dr. Jessica Davis. Before Auburn, Dr. Davis worked at Imaging Systems Technology working on plasma display panels and single-touch displays technology in its infancy. She went back to school and received her Ph.D. in chemistry from Wayne’s State University in Detroit, MI.  When first hired by…