
Tag Archives soil testing

Soil testing should be a cornerstone of your farm, says agronomist
Develop management zones, consider mobile nutrients, and don’t neglect phosphorus, says Matt Gosling

How much fertilizer do you need to apply?
Agronomy research scientist offers his tips for planning your applications this spring

Here’s how to take control of the soil sampling process
Much can go wrong when soil sampling — here are the key things to keep in mind when getting the dirt on nutrients levels

Interest in soil health is growing, but testing still lags
It’s only a minority of producers who are soil sampling and that mystifies a provincial crop specialist
Global giant buys Alberta company

Five Q and As on soil testing
Here’s what you need to know to make sure your plants have all the right nutrients

Choosing the best procedures for soil testing
An Alberta Agriculture and Forestry specialist outlines the basics of the important annual procedure
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Skipping soil tests could cost you big time
You have to know how to interpret it, but not soil sampling and using 'the usual retail blends' can be a costly mistake
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