Soil testingMajor Program

6392

Total Hours

Contributed.

13099

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

178

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

38

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of people who collected soil samples for testing

24773

Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility  (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact)  

21146

Stories

Fertilizer Academy Benefits Farmers & Agriculture Agencies

The post COVID-19 pandemic environment revealed a continuum of inflation on many goods and services. One commodity in particular that saw a great increase in price was fertilizer. The much needed input in the agriculture community almost tripled in price. With the increase in cost, farmers began to look at their soil management practices to weigh options to weather the storm financially. As farmers thought of ways to make changes on their farm, they began reaching out to local extension offices....

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Fertilizer Academy Benefits Farmers & Agriculture Agencies

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Fertilizer Academy Benefits Farmers & Agriculture Agencies

    The post COVID-19 pandemic environment revealed a continuum of inflation on many goods and services. One commodity in particular that saw a great increase in price was fertilizer. The much needed inpu... Read More

  • Fertilizer Academy

    Farm fertility programs have always been an important management program for farming operations. Lewis County takes in between 250 to 300 soil samples per year. This tool allows farmers to dial in the... Read More

  • Lime Survey

    The pH of soil is one of the most important factors when determining the yield potential for most all crops. Not only does it determine yield potential, but it also has a dramatic impact on the effect... Read More

  • Soil Testing Numbers UP

    Crittenden County Extension District Board voted years ago to pay for up to 12 samples for each landowner. This program had been utilized by many in the past, however in recent years the amount of soi... Read More

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