Soil Fertility

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Fertilizer prices have continued to climb, with prices increasing as much as 76 to 151% within the last year alone (Figure 1). Current predictions are that fertilizer prices are expected to remain elevated for at least the next six months, putting us well into the next growing season.

extension.umd.edu 3 If I were stranded on a desert island and could do only one part of the soil test to determine how to grow food, I would test for pH.” This statement, made by Dr. Doug Beegle, my soil fertility professor, highlighted how important soil pH is. For most agronomic crops, the ideal pH is between 6.0 and 6.5. Alfalfa and barley prefer a bit higher pH of 6.5-7.0. Between the pH of 6 and 7, nutrient availability is at its optimum. Author: Kelly Nichols; Article Title: The Importance of pH and Liming Material

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