Organic Matter: What it is and why it’s so important
As we will discuss at the end of this chapter, organic matter has an overwhelming effect on almost all soil properties, alth...
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HOW DO YOU BUILD A HEALTHY, HIGH-QUALITY SOIL?
Some characteristics of healthy soils are relatively easy to achieve—for example, an application of limestone will make soil less acid...
HOW DO SOILS BECOME DEGRADED?
HOW DO SOILS BECOME DEGRADED? Although we want to emphasize healthy, high-quality soils because of their ability to produce hig...
THE NATURE AND NURTURE OF SOILS
THE NATURE AND NURTURE OF SOILS THE NATURE AND NURTURE OF SOILS Some soils are exceptionally good for growing crops, and others are i...
WHAT KIND OF SOIL DO YOU WANT?
WHAT KIND OF SOIL DO YOU WANT? Soil consists of four important parts: mineral solids, water, air, and organic matter. Mineral ...
Building Soils FOR Better Crops
Building Soils FOR Better Crops Healthy Soils It should come as no surprise that many cultures have considered soil c...
