Growing plants successfully often depends on the pH level of the soil, as different plants have specific requirements. While many plants thrive in neutral soils, ranging from 6.5 to 7.5, certain ...

In Brazil, the no-tillage system (NTS) is the most widely used for most crops. However, in this system soil acidity correction occurs on the surface, without incorporation, impairing subsurface ...

GRDC will host a national meeting in Adelaide on 19 February 2025 for grain industry participants to share knowledge on managing soil acidity in cropping systems. Soil acidification occurs naturally ...

The Soil Health Card Scheme was introduced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 19th February, 2015 at Suratgarh, Rajasthan. The scheme was launched to assist State Governments to issue soil health ...

Celebrating a Decade of Soil Health Cards ...

excessive soil acidity. Gregor Heard is ACM's national grains industry reporter, based in Horsham, Victoria. He has a wealth of knowledge surrounding the cropping sector through his 15 years in ...

Crops, Hutchinson and Nathan Winter Extension Educator – McLeod an Meeker counties Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample.

It also helps prevent weed growth. Over time, organic mulches decompose into the soil, adding further nutrient and water holding capacity. Soil pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. Neutral soils ...

The summer season has provided an ideal opportunity for farmers to do soil mapping to gauge what inputs will be needed before ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

A timely presentation on soil analysis was given at the latest meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club by Dr. Suzanne Higgins, of AFBI. The meeting ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...