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2. Soil test - Wikipedia

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   A soil test is a laboratory or in-situ analysis to determine the chemical, physical or biological characteristics of a soil. Possibly the most widely conducted soil tests are those performed to estimate the plant-available concentrations of nutrients in order to provide fertilizer recommendations in agriculture.

3. What's the big deal about soil testing? It leads to healthier ...

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   The tests also include soil pH, organic matter and cation exchange capacity. Each test includes nutrient application recommendations for the targeted crop or plant species based on the sample results.

4. Agricultural soil science - Wikipedia

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   Agricultural soil science studies the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to agriculture. Agricultural soil scientists develop methods that will improve the use of soil and increase the production of food and fiber crops. Emphasis continues to grow on the importance of soil sustainability.

5. Soil texture - Wikipedia

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   Soil texture. Soil texture is a classification instrument used both in the field and laboratory to determine soil classes based on their physical texture. Soil texture can be determined using qualitative methods such as texture by feel, and quantitative methods such as the hydrometer method based on Stokes' law.

6. Soil quality - Wikipedia

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   Soil quality reflects how well a soil performs the functions of maintaining biodiversity and productivity, partitioning water and solute flow, filtering and buffering, nutrient cycling, and providing support for plants and other structures. Soil management has a major impact on soil quality. Soil quality relates to soil functions.

7. Soil testing is important to meet needs of the growing season

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   The chat will feature information about Ashland SWCD’s programs that are tailored to homeowners, from their soil testing program to their rain barrel sales. Attendees will even be able to pre ...