Bracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1033 - Soil testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1033.1) | 74 |
Number of people who collected soil samples for testing |
| 1033.21) | 74 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact) |
Success Stories
Lime Survey
Author: David Appelman
Major Program: Soil testing
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 effectiveness of fertilizers added for plant growth. To either raise soil pH or maintain soil pH, Agricultural Limestone is one of the most reliable additives to achieve the proper soil pH. There are a number of factors that determine the quality of Agricultural Limestone and this will g
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