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Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report

Dan Environment, Soil, Soil, USDA

USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects a dramatic increase in very-short to short ratings from the previous week, as well as levels not reached in two years. Rod BainĀ has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Soil Science Proposals are Due July 8

Dan Environment, Soil, Soil, USDA-NRCS

The USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS) will be investing $3 million in partnerships to promote and fund research that informs and improves soil surveys. So, the NRCS encourages institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network to submit proposals by July 8, 2024.Ā  NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said, ā€œCongress recognized that states and other partners need soil …

The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press

Dan Environment, Soil, Soil, This Land of Ours

A book that teaches young readers about agriculture. Thatā€™s coming up on This Land of Ours. Young readers, gardeners, and educators have a new agricultural adventure to dig into with the latest childrenā€™s book from Feeding Minds Press. ā€œThe Soil in Jackieā€™s Gardenā€ is a cumulative-style picture book that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they …

Efforts Underway to Improve Soil Surveys

Dan Environment, Soil, USDA-NRCS

Efforts toĀ improve soil surveys is currently underway through the USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS). They plan to invest in partnerships to promote and fund research that informs and improves soil surveys. This is all part of an ongoing effort to continue to provide critical data to the country, and partners are encouraged to prepare proposals. For those interested, 2024 Cooperative Soil …

Studying Soil Moisture Maps

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Environment, Soil, Wheat

Grain traders have been busy studying a soil moisture map and what it could mean for the 2024 crop year. Mark Oppold has more on that, and information aboutĀ National Ag DayĀ coming up Tuesday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Lime Applications Essential for Georgia Cotton Growers

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Soil, Soil, soil fertility

Georgia cotton growers are on the cusp of another planting season. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team remind producers about the importance of applying lime this time of year. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, discussed its significance. ā€œIā€™ve seen a few lime piles around, so thatā€™s something that definitely needs to be done …

Fiscal Year 2024 Soil Survey Cooperative Research Priorities

Dan Environment, Soil, USDA-NRCS

TheĀ USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS) plans to invest in partnerships to promote and fund research that informs and improves soil surveys at the national level. It is all part of an ongoing effort to continue to provide critical data to the country, and partners are encouraged to prepare proposals. Each of the 2024 Cooperative Soil Survey Research Proposals must include significant …

Back to the Basics: UGA Extension Reminds Cotton Growers About Importance of Soil Fertility

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Soil, Soil, soil fertility

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Cotton Team encourage growers to get back to the basics with regards to soil fertility. Glen Harris, UGA Extension soil specialist, discussed that topic with AgNet Mediaā€™s Randall Weiseman during the recent GCC annual meeting in Tifton, Georgia. ā€œThere are a lot of new things weā€™re looking at; biologicals, …