New York Soil Health And Conservation Guide
Browse 62 counties or comparable geographic areas. Find useful local soil resources, Extension contacts and guidance for field observations.
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Soil Testing & Interpretationsoil sampling, laboratory testing, pH and nutrient interpretationSoil Biology & Organic Mattersoil organisms, organic carbon, roots and microbial activityCover Crops & Soil Covercover crop species, planting, termination, residues and soil protectionCompaction & Soil Structurewheel traffic, aggregate stability, infiltration and soil pansWater & Wind Erosion Controlrunoff, wind erosion, buffers, waterways and ground coverNutrient Managementnitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, manure and fertilizer stewardshipConservation Tillageno-till, reduced tillage, strip-till and crop residue managementInfiltration & Water Holdingsoil texture, drainage, infiltration and water storageCompost & Soil Amendmentscompost, lime, gypsum, mulch, biochar and manureConservation ProgramsUSDA NRCS technical assistance, EQIP, CSP and conservation planningYouth Soil Science Projects4-H soil projects, FFA soil judging, research posters and demonstrationsField Monitoring & Soil Recordssampling maps, soil health baselines, seasonal logs and farm economics