Researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes, a proof-of-concept study that could someday lead to a simple, real-time test for farmers to determine whether soil is productive, says Washington State University.

Eric Lund, president of Veris Technologies, discusses the company’s new Implement Series (I-Series) soil sensing tool, which can attach to a tillage implement and reduce the cost of data collection, while creating a broader window to analyze field samples.

Eric Lund, president of Veris Technologies, discusses the company’s new Utility Series (U-Series) soil sensing tool, which measures both electrical soil conductivity and soil organic matter on the go, using less horsepower.