Most fruit trees live and produce for 10 to 40 years. Berry and grape plants usually produce from 1 to 20 years. An orchard, therefore, requ...
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The Auburn University Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab serves farmers throughout Alabama through testing and analysis of a variety of agri...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The United States food production system is fragile and easily disrupted. To ensure that it remains viable, a sp...
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Farmers, gardeners, and homeowners rely on soil testing laboratories to provide nutrient and lime recommendations for crops and plants throu...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text provides soil and water professionals with calculations needed to determine soil pho...
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Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this text details pros and cons of indices that can be used by soil and water professional...
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