Published Jan 22, 2020
One way to help manage these high rainfall events is to improve soil water infiltration — the faster it can enter the soil, the less likely it will pond or run off the farm, taking valuable soil and nutrients with it... ”The second most influential practice was cover crops, which the meta-analysis found improved soil water infiltration by an average 35%... Basche and DeLonge also noted there was evidence that cover crops had a greater impact on water infiltration rates in coarsely textured soils with higher sand content and less clay... Basche adds that it’s important to note that with an analysis like this, it can be hard to find general patterns about how much the environment, such as soil types, impacts the results. “You are limited by what studies are included in your database, which do not represent a full distribution of soils and environments,” she explains...
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Published Dec 10, 2021
Incorporation of residues - Unlike conventional tillage, disc assembly limits soil turning to the top 4 - 6 only, increasing organic substance on the surface. The surface residue is cut and re-mixed with the soil to create an optimal environment for micro-organisms and improvement in soil fertility. Resetting the structure of the soil - In the long term, working only a single stratum active to a depth of 6 also improves the structure of the soil, making it richer in Organic Substance: The land thereby becomes ideal for easier refining as well as for the development of crops... When selecting a roller to suit your soil type, crops, and conditions, here are four things to consider... The moisture in the soil is trapped and allows rapid germination of the crop...
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Published Jul 18, 2018
As we learn more about what goes on in the world beneath our feet, increased attention has been placed on soil organic matter... While it only makes up a small percentage of most soils, the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) says it’s the “very foundation for healthy and productive soils” — and the more organic matter there is, the better the results. Consider the following findings from SARE and the NRCS:A study of soils in Michigan demonstrated potential crop-yield increases of about 12% for every 1% organic matter... One percent of organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil holds approximately 27,000 gallons of water per acre... When North Carolina corn yield champion Russell Hedrick increased his soil organic matter from 2...
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Middle Tennessee State University soil scientist Samuel Haruna analyzes a soil sample from his research fields to see how cover crops impact soil temperature. Photo provided by Samuel Haruna.
Updated Aug 17, 2020
You can pick the right seed, use the right equipment, apply the right inputs, and plant at the right depth, but without the right soil temperature, your crops are likely to struggle... Why Soil Temperature MattersWhile soil temperature has an impact on the soil and crop production throughout the growing season, the NRCS says it’s most critical at planting, when it drives seed germination and directly affects plant growth. “Most soil organisms function best at an optimum soil temperature,” says the USDA agency, adding that soil temperature influences soil moisture content, aeration, and the availability of plant nutrients. This graphic from the NRCS shows what happens to plants and soil life based on the soil temperature. The soil has to warm up to a certain degree for plants to get off to a good start, but if it continues to heat up and does so rapidly, that can harm plant growth...
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Updated Aug 20, 2020
Soilless cultivation is an innovative process that was introduced in recent years for protected crops. This practice has been established for the large-scale production of fresh vegetables and ornamental plants, especially in the countries of Northern Europe, with the main purposes of:- Increasing production- Optimizing acreage - Reducing working times- Reducing the need for water and fertilizers - Optimizing climatic conditionsThe continuous climate changes, the increasing interest in environmental impacts, and the availability of cheap facilities and simple technologies all lead to an increased use of soilless cultivation in commercial applications. When talking about soilless crops, we’re referring to two types of systems:- Real hydroponics, without substrate: the root system of a plant is directly in contact with the water and the nutrient solution (floating system, nutrient film technique, aeroponics)- Hydroponics with substrate: the plant grows on inert, organic materials, or a mixture between them (cultivation bags, slabs, pots or bins)In these systems, fertigation feeds the plants and involves the use of water-soluble fertilizers... Advantages and disadvantages of soilless cultivationSoilless cultivation has numerous advantages like:- Increasing unit yields and anticipating harvest- Improving the quality of the final product, such as the size and uniform physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits, due to the controlled and accurate management of nutrition and climatic parameters- Using easily replaceable structures in case of reconversion- Reducing the labor for demanding processing operations, such as tillage and soil disinfection- Reducing water consumption, especially in plants managed in a closed cycle in areas with limited water availability- Reducing the use of pesticides and adopting integrated pest management strategies more easilyAlthough the advantages can be very encouraging in the decision to adopt these systems, it is also necessary to consider the disadvantages and difficulties that must be faced: - Insufficient know-how to understand how to manage fertigation, irrigation, crop care and automatic control unit technology - Need for constant monitoring of various parameters, such as EC, pH, nutrient solution recipe and climate- Greater risk of incurring water or saline stress in case of a blackout, which renders the whole system unusable - Medium-high initial investments - Difficulty in reaching potential productions in the first years, due to facilities management problems - Difficulty in disposing of inorganic substrates at the end of use - Dispersion of the exhausted nutrient solution in the surface layers when using open-cycle systemsWhen you decide to cultivate with a soilless system, you need to choose the ideal system type depending on the place where you intend to work, the plant species, the size, and the budget available... 4: Soilless system with pots for grape cultivation...
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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...
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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 Dwight Henry
Published Aug 16, 2018
The most powerful information every farmer can harbor is the knowledge of his soil, and how they use this knowledge will decide the outcome of the season. Today conducting soil analysis is one way of accomplishing that, but what other options do you have during the growing season to stay proactive... Combine with other in-crop nutrient maps and/or soil maps to get a full layered picture of information... What if you wanted to monitor your crops during the growing season then Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index SAVI was developed as a modification of the NDVI to correct for the influence of soil brightness... Early growth stage analysis is recommended when there are clearly separated rows or plants and where soil is very apparent...
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 29
The Important Factors of the Regenerative Agriculture Marketrising worries about depleted soil conditions, irrigation water quality, and poor atmospheric air quality propel the worldwide regenerative agriculture market forward in the next five years... Regenerative agriculture is a method for restoring and replenishing the soil, water, and air conditions to counteract the harmful consequences of industrial agriculture. These are holistic agricultural techniques to improve soil health and combat climate change. Biodiversity, improved water cycle, increased organic matter in soil structure, and carbon transfer from the atmosphere to the soil are all part of the process. Regenerative agriculture improves the amount of arable topsoil, resulting in improved farm health and a more sustainable food supply...
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By Siri X
Published Mar 24
Increase in demand for food to drive turkey plant factory market in the forecast period, 2023-2027... Based on the growing system, the market is divided into non-soil-based, soil-based, and hybrid. Out of these, the non-soil-based segment is forecasted to grow at a significant rate as they reduce water usage, land, and pesticides... Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm. “Turkey Plant Factory Market - By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027, Segmented by Facility Type (Greenhouses, Indoor Farms, Others), By Light (Sunlight v/s Artificial Light), By Growing System (Non-Soil-Based, Soil-Based, Hybrid), By Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Ornamental Plants & Flowers, Others), By Fruits & Vegetables (Lettuce, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Leafy Vegetables (excluding Lettuce), Others), By Region”, has evaluated the future growth potential of Turkey plant factory and provides statistics & information on market size, structure, and future market growth...
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Published Jan 22, 2020
One way to help manage these high rainfall events is to improve soil water infiltration — the faster it can enter the soil, the less likely it will pond or run off the farm, taking valuable soil and nutrients with it... ”The second most influential practice was cover crops, which the meta-analysis found improved soil water infiltration by an average 35%... Basche and DeLonge also noted there was evidence that cover crops had a greater impact on water infiltration rates in coarsely textured soils with higher sand content and less clay... Basche adds that it’s important to note that with an analysis like this, it can be hard to find general patterns about how much the environment, such as soil types, impacts the results. “You are limited by what studies are included in your database, which do not represent a full distribution of soils and environments,” she explains...
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Published Dec 10, 2021
Incorporation of residues - Unlike conventional tillage, disc assembly limits soil turning to the top 4 - 6 only, increasing organic substance on the surface. The surface residue is cut and re-mixed with the soil to create an optimal environment for micro-organisms and improvement in soil fertility. Resetting the structure of the soil - In the long term, working only a single stratum active to a depth of 6 also improves the structure of the soil, making it richer in Organic Substance: The land thereby becomes ideal for easier refining as well as for the development of crops... When selecting a roller to suit your soil type, crops, and conditions, here are four things to consider... The moisture in the soil is trapped and allows rapid germination of the crop...
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Published Jul 18, 2018
As we learn more about what goes on in the world beneath our feet, increased attention has been placed on soil organic matter... While it only makes up a small percentage of most soils, the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) says it’s the “very foundation for healthy and productive soils” — and the more organic matter there is, the better the results. Consider the following findings from SARE and the NRCS:A study of soils in Michigan demonstrated potential crop-yield increases of about 12% for every 1% organic matter... One percent of organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil holds approximately 27,000 gallons of water per acre... When North Carolina corn yield champion Russell Hedrick increased his soil organic matter from 2...
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Middle Tennessee State University soil scientist Samuel Haruna analyzes a soil sample from his research fields to see how cover crops impact soil temperature. Photo provided by Samuel Haruna.
Updated Aug 17, 2020
You can pick the right seed, use the right equipment, apply the right inputs, and plant at the right depth, but without the right soil temperature, your crops are likely to struggle... Why Soil Temperature MattersWhile soil temperature has an impact on the soil and crop production throughout the growing season, the NRCS says it’s most critical at planting, when it drives seed germination and directly affects plant growth. “Most soil organisms function best at an optimum soil temperature,” says the USDA agency, adding that soil temperature influences soil moisture content, aeration, and the availability of plant nutrients. This graphic from the NRCS shows what happens to plants and soil life based on the soil temperature. The soil has to warm up to a certain degree for plants to get off to a good start, but if it continues to heat up and does so rapidly, that can harm plant growth...
Categories: Cover Crops
Updated Aug 20, 2020
Soilless cultivation is an innovative process that was introduced in recent years for protected crops. This practice has been established for the large-scale production of fresh vegetables and ornamental plants, especially in the countries of Northern Europe, with the main purposes of:- Increasing production- Optimizing acreage - Reducing working times- Reducing the need for water and fertilizers - Optimizing climatic conditionsThe continuous climate changes, the increasing interest in environmental impacts, and the availability of cheap facilities and simple technologies all lead to an increased use of soilless cultivation in commercial applications. When talking about soilless crops, we’re referring to two types of systems:- Real hydroponics, without substrate: the root system of a plant is directly in contact with the water and the nutrient solution (floating system, nutrient film technique, aeroponics)- Hydroponics with substrate: the plant grows on inert, organic materials, or a mixture between them (cultivation bags, slabs, pots or bins)In these systems, fertigation feeds the plants and involves the use of water-soluble fertilizers... Advantages and disadvantages of soilless cultivationSoilless cultivation has numerous advantages like:- Increasing unit yields and anticipating harvest- Improving the quality of the final product, such as the size and uniform physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits, due to the controlled and accurate management of nutrition and climatic parameters- Using easily replaceable structures in case of reconversion- Reducing the labor for demanding processing operations, such as tillage and soil disinfection- Reducing water consumption, especially in plants managed in a closed cycle in areas with limited water availability- Reducing the use of pesticides and adopting integrated pest management strategies more easilyAlthough the advantages can be very encouraging in the decision to adopt these systems, it is also necessary to consider the disadvantages and difficulties that must be faced: - Insufficient know-how to understand how to manage fertigation, irrigation, crop care and automatic control unit technology - Need for constant monitoring of various parameters, such as EC, pH, nutrient solution recipe and climate- Greater risk of incurring water or saline stress in case of a blackout, which renders the whole system unusable - Medium-high initial investments - Difficulty in reaching potential productions in the first years, due to facilities management problems - Difficulty in disposing of inorganic substrates at the end of use - Dispersion of the exhausted nutrient solution in the surface layers when using open-cycle systemsWhen you decide to cultivate with a soilless system, you need to choose the ideal system type depending on the place where you intend to work, the plant species, the size, and the budget available... 4: Soilless system with pots for grape cultivation...
Categories: Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Vegetables
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
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 Dwight Henry
Published Aug 16, 2018
The most powerful information every farmer can harbor is the knowledge of his soil, and how they use this knowledge will decide the outcome of the season. Today conducting soil analysis is one way of accomplishing that, but what other options do you have during the growing season to stay proactive... Combine with other in-crop nutrient maps and/or soil maps to get a full layered picture of information... What if you wanted to monitor your crops during the growing season then Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index SAVI was developed as a modification of the NDVI to correct for the influence of soil brightness... Early growth stage analysis is recommended when there are clearly separated rows or plants and where soil is very apparent...
By Ikcch Zglria
Published Mar 29
The Important Factors of the Regenerative Agriculture Marketrising worries about depleted soil conditions, irrigation water quality, and poor atmospheric air quality propel the worldwide regenerative agriculture market forward in the next five years... Regenerative agriculture is a method for restoring and replenishing the soil, water, and air conditions to counteract the harmful consequences of industrial agriculture. These are holistic agricultural techniques to improve soil health and combat climate change. Biodiversity, improved water cycle, increased organic matter in soil structure, and carbon transfer from the atmosphere to the soil are all part of the process. Regenerative agriculture improves the amount of arable topsoil, resulting in improved farm health and a more sustainable food supply...
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By Siri X
Published Mar 24
Increase in demand for food to drive turkey plant factory market in the forecast period, 2023-2027... Based on the growing system, the market is divided into non-soil-based, soil-based, and hybrid. Out of these, the non-soil-based segment is forecasted to grow at a significant rate as they reduce water usage, land, and pesticides... Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm. “Turkey Plant Factory Market - By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2027, Segmented by Facility Type (Greenhouses, Indoor Farms, Others), By Light (Sunlight v/s Artificial Light), By Growing System (Non-Soil-Based, Soil-Based, Hybrid), By Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Ornamental Plants & Flowers, Others), By Fruits & Vegetables (Lettuce, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Leafy Vegetables (excluding Lettuce), Others), By Region”, has evaluated the future growth potential of Turkey plant factory and provides statistics & information on market size, structure, and future market growth...
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By Anonymous Member
Published Oct 31, 2021
How does soil become saline? What are the causes? And how do you manage the issue?
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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?
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Published Jul 30, 2021
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Published Mar 18, 2020
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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.
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