Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration asked FEMA to reverse its decision to skip soil testing after federal cleanup workers remove debris from properties burned in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the fires — then, according to an internal memo obtained by the L.A. Times, ...

Soil is more than just dirt under your feet. It is foundational for homes and healthy lawns and gardens. It’s important. Ensuring it is composed of the right “stuff" is essential for making sure it is ...

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will not conduct soil sampling at private properties damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fires, raising concerns about the risks of lingering contaminants and ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. It is important that farmers sample soils correctly for the best test results. From my ...

When it comes to your plants, you can't cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are gonna be felt in your garden: stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit, and fruit that ...

Fort Bragg announced it will begin sampling soil from some residential areas this month to assess lead levels in the ground. The soil sampling will focus on neighborhoods with homes built before 1978, ...

The Oklahoma State University Extension Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory on the OSU campus tests more than 58,000 samples each year to protect Oklahoma’s natural resources and support ...