Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1033 - Soil testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1033.1) | 1047 |
Number of people who collected soil samples for testing |
| 1033.21) | 1010 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact) |
Success Stories
Soil Test for Success
Author: Matthew Adams
Major Program: Soil testing
The success of any crop requires planning and efficient use of all required resources. One of the most important resources in agriculture is fertilizer. Whether it is applied through a commercial product or an organic source such as animal manure, a baseline is needed to enable the producer to efficiently and economically apply any type of fertilizer. Soil testing is the only way to accurately set up this baseline.The soil testing program in Hardin County has been free to resident
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