Research has little impact if it remains confined to scientific journals.
Soil samples arranged for spectral scanning.- Black bean plants growing in field rows.
- Field observations to track plant development and connect crop performance with soil and nutrient conditions.
- Strawberry rows established on raised beds under field production conditions.
- Corn plants growing under field conditions
- Cattle grazing winter forage crops as part of an integrated crop–livestock system.
- Young corn plants emerging from the soil, a critical stage for nutrient availability and crop establishment.
- Soil sampling conducted to evaluate BMP performance under field conditions.
Recent Insights
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The Rise of Pasture Mealybug: A New Threat to Southern Pastures
Pasture mealybug is spreading across the southern United States, threatening pastures, hayfields, sugarcane, and other grass systems.
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Do High-Phosphorus Soils Really Need More Fertilizer?
Accumulated soil phosphorus supported crops for at least three years, but the timing to resume fertilization depends on soil-test P, crop demand, yield, and soil properties.
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Rotational Grazing Can Build Soil Carbon, but Drought Changes the Story
A decade-long grazing study shows that management can improve soil carbon and nutrient dynamics, but drought and year-to-year weather remain major drivers of soil health.
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Is Phosphorus fertilization the key to improving black bean yield?
Phosphorus requirements of black beans differed between acidic and alkaline Haitian soils, highlighting the importance of soil-specific fertilizer recommendations.
Featured Publication
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Winter Hay Does More Than Feed Cattle.
Imported hay recycles valuable nutrients, but feeding methods determine how evenly those nutrients benefit pasture soils.
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