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IMPROVING LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION BEGINS WITH SOIL
2014-01-30 23:08:54| Cattle Today
Many ranchers view livestock as their base crop. Other ranchers view grass as their foundational crop from which the cattle grow.
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Importance of Particle Size Distribution Emphasized in Proposed ASTM Soil and Rock Standards
2014-01-28 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Two proposed ASTM standards provide test methods for determining particle size. They include ASTM WK11776, Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Fine-Grained Soils Using the Sedimentation (Hydrometer) Analysis, and ASTM WK38106, Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils Combining the Sieve and Sedimentation Techniques. Gradation is used to classify soils for engineering and agricultural purposes, since particle size influences how fast or slow fluids move through ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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Attend cover crop and soil health forum this winter
2014-01-23 23:30:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program "This will be a great opportunity for farmers interested in cover crops and soil health to meet up with like-minded individuals from their local area to discuss both local and national issues related to cover crops," said Dr. Rob Myers, North Central Region SARE. read more
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The Basis Of All Agriculture Is Attention To The Soil
2014-01-23 17:01:00| Beef
Its important to understand that we must first take care of the soil if we want to be truly sustainable economically, ecologically and socially. Strategic Planning For The Ranch read more
Biotic fertilizer grows soil health
2014-01-17 21:49:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Microbe-feeding trials show promise to beat conventional fertilizer. Research with an 8-5-5 soil microbe-feeding (biotic) fertilizer shows big yield increases over the conventional competition in Iowa comparisons. "We've seen a 10-15-bushel per acre increase over our top-performing conventional nitrogen source," says Jerry Hatfield. "When you get an increase over SuperU, that is fairly significant." read more
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