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Understanding Carbon Cycling is Key to Good Soil, Crop Health

Jerry Hatfield explains why good carbon management is a necessity

By Maclaren Krueger and Carlos Peterson posted on December 1, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Carbon is like water and oxygen. Without it, there’s no life,” says Jerry Hatfield, a retired laboratory director for the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service.

Soil Health Spotlight: Soil Structure and Aggregation

February 12, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State University Extension revisits the importance of measuring soil aggregates as a way to determine the structural status of the soil — which plays an important role in water infiltration, aeration, root penetration, carbon storage, and nutrient cycling.

How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation

July 11, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

If manure increases formation of larger and more stable soil aggregates, what might be the benefits of fertilizing with manure as compared to commercial fertilizer? University of Nebraska Extension discusses potential benefits.

Woods End Introduces Solvita VAST Lab Test for Measuring Soil Aggregates

May 9, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Woods End Laboratories

Woods End Laboratories, the maker of Solvita soil biology tests, announced the release of Solvita VAST (Volumetric Aggregate Stability Test), a rapid laboratory method for measuring water-stable soil aggregates.

Organic Matter Serves Important Role in Soil Health

March 21, 2016

Source: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Here's a good refresher about the importance of soil organic matter in soil health, from a senior consultant at the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

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Soil Health: It’s All About the Carbon

By Mark Watson posted on March 9, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Building carbon is key for stabilizing soils, improving water-use efficiency and reducing irrigation pumping to safeguard natural resources.

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How Strong are Your Soil Aggregates?

By Laura Barrera posted on February 16, 2016

Low aggregate stability puts your crop at risk for oxygen deprivation under excessive moisture conditions. Jerry Hatfield shares how to check aggregate stability and protect your soils while the aggregates rebuild.

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