Tuesday, April 14, 2026

soil type

Get to know your soil

• By Larry Oldham • The soils in Mississippi are diverse, reflecting parent material differences; the warm, humid climate; very active soil biology because of the warm, humid climate; and the unique topography. Agriculture in each part of the state...

Researchers Look At Enhanced-Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilizers

• By Denise Attaway, Clemson University • South Carolina cotton farmers may one day know exactly how much nitrogen their crops need to produce higher yields with greater quality. Armed with this knowledge, farmers can reduce costs and help protect the environment. Bhupinder...

Check Soil For Compaction Layers

In the past couple of growing seasons, soil compaction has been a hindrance in many fields across Louisiana. Soil compaction is evident by reduced crop growth and development in fields and confirmed by inserting a penetrometer into the soil. Soil...

In-Field Variability Affects Cotton Yields And Quality

• By Denise Attaway • Most cotton seeds found in individual seed lots are created equally, but not every seed has an opportunity to reach its full potential. Clemson precision agriculture engineer Kendall Kirk wants to help explain why. Kirk’s goal is...

3 Keys To Successful Variety Selection

Dr. Joel Faircloth Pfafftown, N.C. We are now "in the short rows" of making variety selection decisions. This may be the most critical decision a producer makes. Let's take a look at three elements of variety selection. Field History Variety selection should be...

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