Impacts
Morgan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1074 - Soils | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1074.1) | 35 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Success Stories
Soil Sampling -Back to the Basics Pays Off for Farmers In Morgan County
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Soils
In a world of skyrocketing input prices for farming, we often sacrifice basic agronomic principles for flashier promises of quick or cheaper returns. Two recent stories from Morgan County forage producers highlight how simple tests saved them thousands of dollars. One hay farmer tested his soil for the first time – his results concluded that no amendments were needed. When asked how he normally fertilized his 35 acres, he replied that 1 ton of 19-19-19 was spread each yea
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