By Darren Chan
Published Aug 28, 2020
Soil Borne Diseases, mainly plant pathogens living in the soil with crop residue... The reason for the aggravation of soil-borne diseases is the formation of the dominant population of pathogenic bacteria in soil and the reduction of beneficial microorganisms... The fungus is the leading cause of soil-borne diseases... Causes of Soil Borne Diseases1. Continuous CroppingDue to the long time’s continuous cropping, the root exudates of continuous cropping and some pathogenic microorganisms accumulate in the soil...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Organic Row Crops
Updated Aug 1, 2020
Data derived from annual USDA-NASS Crop Production ReportsEvery farmer's dream is to have a field that contains fertile soil, sufficient nutrient content, and a right balance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms and insects... Spatial variability refers to the difference in the yield of certain areas in the same field due to unequal characteristics of soil, plants, and terrain. Factors affecting corn yield variability:Soil textureThe percentage of sand, gravel, and clay in the soil determines its texture. With the help of a simple manual technique, one can quickly identify the soil texture in a specific field. Different texture in spatial distribution differently affects corn yield through variations in nutrient capacity and availability, water capacity and transport, binding or decomposition of pesticides, as well as soil stability itself to different destructive forces...
Categories: Corn
Published Jan 19, 2019
FARM WALKS WITH THE SOIL FARMERS OF THE YEAR 2018The winners of the FCCT Soil Farmer of the Year competition opened their gates over four days and provided a veritable masterclass in managing soils. Spanning a range of soil types, management systems and enterprises, attending farmers gained insights into their award winning management and a better understanding as to why these farms had been picked as the top three in this year’s competition. The Soil Farmer of the Year Competition, now in its third year, is run by the Farm Carbon Cutting Toolkit and Innovation for Agriculture. The competition aims to find farmers and growers who are engaged with, and passionate about managing their soils in a way which supports productive agriculture, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and builds soil health, organic matter and ultimately, carbon... Simon has been working on improving his soils for the last 20 years, and moved to a notill system 12 years ago, being flexible with both management and rotations to prioritise soil health...
Categories: Cover Crops
By Monica Pape
Published Mar 20, 2018
In the 52 Weeks of Agronomy Series I've been posting on my website, I took a week and explained this agronomist's take on soil health vs. soil fertility. To read the article and get caught up on the rest of the series follow along at News | The Accidental Agronomist I spoke at a conference in front of 200 farmers and used the term, custom soil fertility programs. At the time I was working as a sales agronomist for a fertilizer company that offered custom fertilizer recommendations based on a farmer’s soil tests... After my talk, I headed back to my table to see a line of guys with soil tests in their hands...
By Rupali P
Published Jun 13
According to a research report “Soil Amendments Market by Type (Organic, Inorganic), Soil Type (Sand, Loam, Clay, Slit), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), Form (Dry and Liquid) and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, Row) – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Soil Amendments Market is estimated at USD 3... According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, soil amendments are materials primarily applied to agricultural land to improve soil characteristics rather than as plant food. The types of soil amendments available in the industry can be classified as organic and inorganic, serving different soils such as sand, loam, clay, and slit. Download PDF Brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Soil Amendments Market Scope, Size, Share, and Forecast to 2027 | MarketsandMarkets Speak To Analyst - Soil Amendments Market Scope, Size, Share, and Forecast to 2027 | MarketsandMarkets Strong market demand for organic food products and high-value cropsThere is a rising awareness among farmers regarding using synthetic or chemical fertilizers. Farmers are continually searching for alternatives to prevent problems of soil and surface water deterioration associated with the intensive use of chemical fertilizers...
Categories: News
By Mit K
Published Feb 21
The soil aerators market is estimated to be valued at USD 24... Download PDF brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Soil Aerators Market | Scope, Size, Share and Market Forecast to 2023 | MarketsandMarkets Inquiry Before Buying - Soil Aerators Market | Scope, Size, Share and Market Forecast to 2023 | MarketsandMarkets The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share in this market and is also expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period. This region has soil with poorly developed layers, owing to which farmers are inclined toward using soil aerators for enhancing the texture and structure of the soil. Also, the region has clay soil in abundance which gets compacted and forms cracks when dry, subsequently driving the need for soil aeration to make the land suitable for cultivation. The major drivers for the growth of the Asia Pacific soil aerators market include the rising urbanization and standard of living, increase in footfalls, overgrazing by livestock, the pressure exerted by heavy equipment, climatic conditions, strong government support through subsidies, and increased productivity requirements...
Categories: Agribusiness
An Oregon wetland resource manager examines a soil core sample. Proper soil sampling should accurately capture the variability of a field and provide useful data for input and management decisions. Photo by Jack Dykinga, USDA ARS.
Published Oct 1, 2020
, now is a good time to prepare for your soil sampling program. Most universities and the NRCS recommend taking soil samples in the off-season, after the last crop harvest, and before the next cash crop is planted... But before you can grab your soil probe and head out to the field, you need to understand best soil sampling practices and have a plan of action for collecting your samples, so you can accurately capture the soil chemistry and variability of your fields. Poor soil sampling practices can result in incorrect data, which can end up costing you in either inputs or yield. “The foundation of understanding or making an appropriate recommendation comes from having a representative soil sample,” says Jason Ackerson, a Purdue University soil scientist...
Categories: Precision Agriculture, Soil Health
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
How does soil become saline? What are the causes? And how do you manage the issue?
Categories: Soil Health
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
What percentage of soil should be made up of organic matter? How do you measure soil organic matter? How do you increase organic matter in soil?
Categories: Soil Health
Soil pH is measured in the Clemson Agricultural Service Lab using an AS-3000 Dual pH Analyzer.
Published Apr 19
Lime is a very important soil amendment used to grow crops... It uses soil pH (acidity level), buffer pH and applied lime rate to provide an estimated soil pH... “So, we developed this tool to calculate resulting soil pH as a function of the amount of lime applied... The developers call it a “Reverse” Lime Rate Calculator because it does not provide a lime recommendation; instead, it displays a resulting soil pH from a user-specified lime rate. Growers who need to know a recommended lime rate for a target soil pH can use the Lime Rate Calculator...
Categories: Apps, Fertility, Soil Health
Interests: Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Dairy
Business Title: Platt Biologicals LLC
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional, Ag Investor, Crop Consultant
Interests:
Corn, Wheat, Vegetables, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Agribusiness, Organic Row Crops, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health, Fertility, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Apps, Telemetry, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Organic Specialty Crops, Hemp, Orchard Crops
Business Title: CustomBio
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria manufacturer
About: CEO of biotech company, Custom Biologicals, Inc. since 1992. 30 years in business, 15 years making soil probiotics to help plants grow. Focusing now on NitroBac - nitrogen fixing bacteria that convert nitrogen from the air, and make it available for the plants to use. This product is available this season! Shoot me an email for more info.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Rice, Soybeans, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Vegetables
Business Title: Sustainable Agro Solutions, S.A.U
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Agrochemical Supplier
About: Area Manager/Technician - North America
Quality formulated soil conditioners and biostimulants for all crops in the United States. Currently available in Florida, California, and Hawaii. Products coming soon to your state!
www.sas-agri.com/en
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Crop Protection, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: Marc Suderman Consulting
Job Title: Certified Crop Adviser
About: Independent soil & crop nutritionist, consultant, contractor and tech-rep.
Uses the Albrecht method for soil nutrient balance and health, with emphasis on microbiology and “plant-ready” nutrients.
Twenty years of experience in the San Joaquin valley of California, now relocated to central Washington.
Serving growers in the PNW and northern CA.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Vegetables, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Agribusiness, Ag Policy, Cover Crops, Grapes
Business Title: DBS
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Assistant Professor Agronomy
Interests:
Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Marketing, Agribusiness, Succession Planning, Projects, Cover Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Viticultue, Fishing, Horses, Hunting, Timber
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional
Interests:
Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Shops
Job Title: Ag Investor, Crop Consultant, Other Ag Professional
Interests:
Corn, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes
Job Title: Farmer, Rancher
Interests:
Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Crop Scouting, Soil Health, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner, Other Ag Professional, Ag Banker
Interests:
Corn, Organic Row Crops, Soybeans, Wheat, Crop Protection, Fertility, Soil Health, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Projects, Purchasing, Shops, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Fishing, Hunting, Timber
Public
A group dedicated to providing information on crop fertility and soil qualities.
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Cover Crops, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS
Public
Discoveries are occurring at a record pace as we learn what happens in the soil is as important as what happens above the soil. This is a place to ask good questions, share ideas, research, trials, and experiences. Curiosity, passion and an open mind are what drive innovation and change. Sharing ideas and stories help us learn and can reduce the painful (and costly) experiences. Tell me your story(s) and I'll share mine.
Interest:
Beef, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock
Public
Soil and everything in it is the focus here. Crop Nutritionists and CCAs know that growing a crop is more than planting, watering and applying fertilizer. It requires testing, planning, monitoring and adjusting the plan as needed.
Interest:
Corn, Wheat, Vegetables, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Agribusiness
Public
Trending Technologies in the New Age of Agriculture Industry
Interest:
Canola, Organic Row Crops, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Specialty Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing
Public
This is a group that can provide plant growth regulators. Companies or individuals in need are welcome to join, and other colleagues are also welcome to join the group discussion
Interest:
Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture
Public
Here is a group for hemp farmers to connect while sharing tips and asking questions.
Interest:
Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps
Public
Here\'s a place for ag professionals who are interested in organic food production.
Interest:
Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Organic Specialty Crops
Public
Here is a group for growers of specialty crops to come together.
Interest:
Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes
Public
We are interested in gathering experiences, solutions and history of organic methods in citrus production. As well as record and document unique policy and market access hurdles organic citrus growers face in each different region of the world.
Interest:
Organic Row Crops, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Homesteading
Public
A group dedicated to spreading the knowledge of cover crops
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Management, Operating a Farm, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Vegetables
By Darren Chan
Published Aug 28, 2020
Soil Borne Diseases, mainly plant pathogens living in the soil with crop residue... The reason for the aggravation of soil-borne diseases is the formation of the dominant population of pathogenic bacteria in soil and the reduction of beneficial microorganisms... The fungus is the leading cause of soil-borne diseases... Causes of Soil Borne Diseases1. Continuous CroppingDue to the long time’s continuous cropping, the root exudates of continuous cropping and some pathogenic microorganisms accumulate in the soil...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Organic Row Crops
Updated Aug 1, 2020
Data derived from annual USDA-NASS Crop Production ReportsEvery farmer's dream is to have a field that contains fertile soil, sufficient nutrient content, and a right balance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms and insects... Spatial variability refers to the difference in the yield of certain areas in the same field due to unequal characteristics of soil, plants, and terrain. Factors affecting corn yield variability:Soil textureThe percentage of sand, gravel, and clay in the soil determines its texture. With the help of a simple manual technique, one can quickly identify the soil texture in a specific field. Different texture in spatial distribution differently affects corn yield through variations in nutrient capacity and availability, water capacity and transport, binding or decomposition of pesticides, as well as soil stability itself to different destructive forces...
Categories: Corn
Published Jan 19, 2019
FARM WALKS WITH THE SOIL FARMERS OF THE YEAR 2018The winners of the FCCT Soil Farmer of the Year competition opened their gates over four days and provided a veritable masterclass in managing soils. Spanning a range of soil types, management systems and enterprises, attending farmers gained insights into their award winning management and a better understanding as to why these farms had been picked as the top three in this year’s competition. The Soil Farmer of the Year Competition, now in its third year, is run by the Farm Carbon Cutting Toolkit and Innovation for Agriculture. The competition aims to find farmers and growers who are engaged with, and passionate about managing their soils in a way which supports productive agriculture, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and builds soil health, organic matter and ultimately, carbon... Simon has been working on improving his soils for the last 20 years, and moved to a notill system 12 years ago, being flexible with both management and rotations to prioritise soil health...
Categories: Cover Crops
By Monica Pape
Published Mar 20, 2018
In the 52 Weeks of Agronomy Series I've been posting on my website, I took a week and explained this agronomist's take on soil health vs. soil fertility. To read the article and get caught up on the rest of the series follow along at News | The Accidental Agronomist I spoke at a conference in front of 200 farmers and used the term, custom soil fertility programs. At the time I was working as a sales agronomist for a fertilizer company that offered custom fertilizer recommendations based on a farmer’s soil tests... After my talk, I headed back to my table to see a line of guys with soil tests in their hands...
By Rupali P
Published Jun 13
According to a research report “Soil Amendments Market by Type (Organic, Inorganic), Soil Type (Sand, Loam, Clay, Slit), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), Form (Dry and Liquid) and Region (North America, Europe, APAC, Row) – Global Forecast to 2027″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Soil Amendments Market is estimated at USD 3... According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, soil amendments are materials primarily applied to agricultural land to improve soil characteristics rather than as plant food. The types of soil amendments available in the industry can be classified as organic and inorganic, serving different soils such as sand, loam, clay, and slit. Download PDF Brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Soil Amendments Market Scope, Size, Share, and Forecast to 2027 | MarketsandMarkets Speak To Analyst - Soil Amendments Market Scope, Size, Share, and Forecast to 2027 | MarketsandMarkets Strong market demand for organic food products and high-value cropsThere is a rising awareness among farmers regarding using synthetic or chemical fertilizers. Farmers are continually searching for alternatives to prevent problems of soil and surface water deterioration associated with the intensive use of chemical fertilizers...
Categories: News
By Mit K
Published Feb 21
The soil aerators market is estimated to be valued at USD 24... Download PDF brochure: Download PDF Brochure - Soil Aerators Market | Scope, Size, Share and Market Forecast to 2023 | MarketsandMarkets Inquiry Before Buying - Soil Aerators Market | Scope, Size, Share and Market Forecast to 2023 | MarketsandMarkets The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share in this market and is also expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period. This region has soil with poorly developed layers, owing to which farmers are inclined toward using soil aerators for enhancing the texture and structure of the soil. Also, the region has clay soil in abundance which gets compacted and forms cracks when dry, subsequently driving the need for soil aeration to make the land suitable for cultivation. The major drivers for the growth of the Asia Pacific soil aerators market include the rising urbanization and standard of living, increase in footfalls, overgrazing by livestock, the pressure exerted by heavy equipment, climatic conditions, strong government support through subsidies, and increased productivity requirements...
Categories: Agribusiness
An Oregon wetland resource manager examines a soil core sample. Proper soil sampling should accurately capture the variability of a field and provide useful data for input and management decisions. Photo by Jack Dykinga, USDA ARS.
Published Oct 1, 2020
, now is a good time to prepare for your soil sampling program. Most universities and the NRCS recommend taking soil samples in the off-season, after the last crop harvest, and before the next cash crop is planted... But before you can grab your soil probe and head out to the field, you need to understand best soil sampling practices and have a plan of action for collecting your samples, so you can accurately capture the soil chemistry and variability of your fields. Poor soil sampling practices can result in incorrect data, which can end up costing you in either inputs or yield. “The foundation of understanding or making an appropriate recommendation comes from having a representative soil sample,” says Jason Ackerson, a Purdue University soil scientist...
Categories: Precision Agriculture, Soil Health
Soil pH is measured in the Clemson Agricultural Service Lab using an AS-3000 Dual pH Analyzer.
Published Apr 19
Lime is a very important soil amendment used to grow crops... It uses soil pH (acidity level), buffer pH and applied lime rate to provide an estimated soil pH... “So, we developed this tool to calculate resulting soil pH as a function of the amount of lime applied... The developers call it a “Reverse” Lime Rate Calculator because it does not provide a lime recommendation; instead, it displays a resulting soil pH from a user-specified lime rate. Growers who need to know a recommended lime rate for a target soil pH can use the Lime Rate Calculator...
Categories: Apps, Fertility, Soil Health
Published Feb 23
And when customers combine soil health principles with ASN’s POWER2GRO Crop Production system, they can do more, with less... Soil health is considered a journey where farmers start at different points for different reasons... ASN is farmer owned, farmer trusted and soil health approved,” Monte said... Prior to that, Monte founded California Ag Solutions in 2004 by bringing the soil health practices of the Midwest, to the soil depleted Central Valley of California... “It’s always that approach where growers say, ‘You’re telling me I need to change something when I’ve been doing this for 35-40 years?’ Yes, yes I am!” Antonio’s confidence in the POWER2GRO Crop Production system comes from seeing firsthand the impact of putting soil health as the priority...
Categories: Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Tree Nuts
soil crumb structure
By Darren Chan
Published Jul 4, 2018
First of all,let us understand the soil structureThe soil is a porous system... The solid material in the soil includes both mineral and organic matter. The liquid part refers to the moisture of the soil,which is preserved and moved between the pores of the soil and is the most active part of the soil. The gas part refers to the air of the soil and it is filled with pores that are not occupied by moisture... Crumb structure is a type of soil structure in which the structural units or peds have a spheroidal or crumb shape...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Vegetables
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
How does soil become saline? What are the causes? And how do you manage the issue?
Categories: Soil Health
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
What percentage of soil should be made up of organic matter? How do you measure soil organic matter? How do you increase organic matter in soil?
Categories: Soil Health
By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 30, 2021
When should you test for SCN in soybeans?
Categories: Soybeans, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting
By Anonymous Member
Published Mar 12, 2021
Categories: Fertility, Soil Health
Published Mar 7
Pine Forest, so the soil is probably acidic. Located in North-East corner of Ohio. We are going to grind out the stumps, disc the soil, broadcast the seed and harrow it to finish.
Categories: Farm Management, Homesteading, Hunting
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