Can spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve crops and the health of Florida’s soils?
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Florida’s soils present unique challenges for growers, land managers and residents. The state’s year-round tropical weather and vast agricultural acreage create ideal conditions, but its soils vary widely from nutrient-poor sandy to highly organic soils, depending on location, prompting research into soil amendments such as volcanic rock dust. These conditions make it difficult to sustainably […]
