The average topsoil depth in Iowa decreased from around 14-18 ... The same picture is seen on farms worldwide. Soils are becoming severely degraded due to a combination of intensive farming ...

The 2007 cropping season has been very dry for a large portion of the state and harvest started at a rapid pace. From mid-September to Oct. 22, the state has received an abundance of rainfall, ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

Crops, Hutchinson and Nathan Winter Extension Educator – McLeod an Meeker counties Information collected from a soil test can be no better than the sample.

Cultivating the soil by digging is fundamental to good gardening. Learn the difference between single and double digging and when the no dig method works. Digging the soil is essential for good ...

Need a new septic system for your home? You’ll want to get this right from day one. A proper septic tank setup costs between $10,000 to $20,000 for a four-bedroom home. Don’t let that number worry you ...

moderate soil loss can cause major declines in the productivity of soils with limited rooting depth. For example, an Ultisol with a fragipan at 30 centimeters would tend to be much more negatively ...

Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? — Justin Kollmeyer, Fayette C ...

from radar-friendly sandy soils to radar-foe clay soils. For this reason, antenna depth specifications are based on the material and application. Antenna specifications for soil-based applications ...