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Evaluation, Preparation and Amending Lawn and Garden Soil
North Dakota State University — One of the biggest steps to successful establishment and growth of turf, vegetables, ornamentals or flowers is understanding the soil that serves as their physical support and supplier of water and nutrients. Sometimes, the original soil will ...More…
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Gypsum is the common name for calcium sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O).
North Dakota State University — It occurs in nature as a crystalline solid (Figure 1). Crystals form in semiarid and arid climates when dissolved calcium sulfate precipitates due to soil water evaporation. Gypsum solubility is roughly 0.35 ounce per gallon (oz/gal) at room ...More…
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Salinity and Sodicity in North Dakota Soils
North Dakota State University — Salinity and Sodicity in North Dakota Soils -- what is it?, effects of salinity and sodicity, location and occurrence of saline and sodic soils in North Dakota, saline and sodic soil managment Soil salinity and sodicity are related problems that ...More…
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Site-specific Farming - Number 2
North Dakota State University — Tools available to develop zone boundaries to direct soil sampling: topography, remote imagery, remote sensing, electrical conductivity, magnetic flux sensors, yield frequency mapping, grower knowledge, digital soil maps In the northern Great ...More…
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What is a soil survey
North Dakota State University — What is a soil survey, How soil surveys are made, Information contained in soil survey reports, Finding information about the soils on your farm or ranch, How a soil survey report can be of use to you, New uses and applications of soil survey ...More…
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Soil Sampling as a Basis for Fertilizer Application
North Dakota State University — The accuracy of a soil test result is influenced by the laboratory analysis Soil tests measure the relative nutrient status of soils and are used as a basis for profitable and environmentally responsible fertilizer application. The accuracy of a ...More…
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North Dakota Fertilizer Recommendation Tables and Equations
North Dakota State University — Forage/hay grasses, established, irrigated, new seedings, native grass The following soil test recommendation tables are based on field research data obtained in North Dakota, South Dakota, western Minnesota and the Canadian Prairie Provinces. In ...More…
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Site-specific Farming - Number 3
North Dakota State University — Maps serve as location-year record of management and may be predictive of yield potential and soil nutrient variability for future crop management decisions. NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University Combine yield monitors are growing ...More…
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Managing Saline Soils
North Dakota State University — Managing Saline Soils in North Dakota. Recognizing how and why salts accumulate in soils, preventing further encroachment of salinity and addressing remediation. Saline soils have salt levels high enough that either crop yields begin to suffer or ...More…
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Site-specific Farming - Number 1
North Dakota State University — How can a farmer begin using site-specific farming? knowing where you are, gathering information at that location, managaing data and the benefits, Franzen, NDSU Extension Service, North Dakota State University Site-specific farming requires a ...More…
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Economics and the Environment
North Dakota State University — GPS-linked tractor/vehicle guidance, identity preserved, variable-rate fertilizer, environmental economics, case study, variable-rate seeding, environmental benefits, NDSU Extension Service Site-specific farming has been described as doing the ...More…
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Presence and movement of nitrogen in North Dakota soils
North Dakota State University — Presence and movement of nitrogen in North Dakota soils, Natural Factors, Manmade Factors, Perspective on nitrogen fertilization, Best management practices Fertilizers, legumes, manure, crop residue and soil organic matter are all sources of ...More…