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Part of the Phosphorus Management series, this article provides information about best management practices (BMPs) of phosphorus use and how...
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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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To ensure that the site you have selected will work for a rain garden, perform an infiltration test. Spring is a great time for this...
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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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Before planting a food plot, land managers should always have the soil tested for nutrient and pH levels. Applying recommended amend...
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