Tag: soil
Make use of food waste by composting
Compost enriches the soil by helping it retain moisture and also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers while also suppressing plant diseases and pests.
Grass clippings improve soil quailty
Grass clippings affect carbon and nitrogen levels in two ways: directly by simply being present but also indirectly by serving as fertilizer for the grass.
Soil study affirms P, K levels can impact yields
Growers may be leaving profit potential in the field by not carefully managing phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.
Get your garden ready for spring planting
Whether you are breaking ground for a new garden or getting an existing bed in shape for spring, a little preparation goes a long way.
How to plan your vegetable garden
Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Even a small vegetable garden can provide quite a bit food for a family with a good plan and proper care.
Is it time to till yourno-till field?
With any agronomic practice, including tillage, there are benefits and drawbacks.
Certified Soil Technician certification offered
Becoming a Certified Soil Technician requires passing the fundamentals in soil science exam, with three years of experience.
Ag innovation will help feed 9 billion by 2050
The population increase by 2050 will require a 70 percent increase in food.
Before digging a pond, examine your soil
The best piece of advice I could give anyone would be, hire a soil scientist to examine your soil to see if it is conducive to pond construction.
Soil Health Research Landscape tool launches
The online library will be a resource for ag and environmental scientists, industry leaders, producers, conservation policy makers, journalists and others.
