Soil Nitrate-Nitrogen Sampling

Vast amounts of nitrogen (N) exist in our soils in many different forms, but only nitrate (NO3–) and ammonium (NH4+) can be taken up via the plant roots. Most of the nitrogen in the soil is in the organic form, which much be broken down by micro-organisms to become plant available. Mineralization is the process […]

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A Guide to Soil Sampling

Soil sampling is a critical step to making effective crop nutrient decisions, and is one of the most profitable operations you can perform on your farm in a given year. A proper soil sample is the only way to determine whether your soils contain adequate levels of plant essential nutrients such, and how soil parameters […]

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