While there are a variety of other variables and protocols to be followed to ensure our food supply remains safe, a basic understanding of pH and how it is measured is crucial to food production.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Learn how to test pH of food for canning in a water bath to ensure that you are meeting the requirements for high-acid foods. This is an educational tool and not a license to change lab-tested recipes ...

Now that summer is a distant memory and fall has settled in, it’s easy to think your garden work is done until spring. But ...

In this video, I show you the best pH soil level for tomatoes and other vegetables by conducting soil tests in 3 of our ...

Soil pH is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity. On the pH scale, a value of 7.0 is neutral, pH values less than 7.0 are acidic, and pH values greater than 7.0 are alkaline. Homeowners and ...

IPI tests paper-based materials and adhesives for pH levels using a modification (described in ISO 18902) of the standardized test, TAPPI T 509 Hydrogen Ion Concentration (pH) of Paper Extracts (Cold ...

Managing soil pH is crucial for maximizing crop yields and promoting overall soil health. The optimal soil pH is typically between 5.5 and 7.0 for most crops growing in Delaware. Maintaining a ...

Bottled water is everywhere and we're paying a premium to get water with the fanciest labels. Like so many of us Chris Stambaugh, a school bus driver, loves the convenience and sees the many different ...

If you want your plants to grow big and healthy, soil quality matters. Even if you aren’t planning on growing a lush veggie garden, all plants need nutrients to grow, in addition to light and water.