Soil sampling can give growers a clearer picture on the true fertility needs of their fields.
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Proactive soil sampling brings fertility cost savings
Higher input costs means soil sampling is more important than ever
Trent University Farm Research Centre expands agriculture research and training capacity
Trent University Alumni legacy gift funds the Lightbody Drive Shed, supporting research on soil health, regenerative practices, and future food systems
Trent Farm Research Centre and Lightbody Drive Shed expand the farm into a space for research, education, and community collaboration.
Taking the mystery out of soil and tissue tests
Agronomists, soil scientists on what they offer, and what the differences between the tests are
Soil tests assess the potential availability of nutrients under optimal conditions. In contrast, tissue tests indicate actual uptake under variable field conditions.
Organic farmers invited to soil health benchmarking study
Organic farmers across the country are invited to measure the benefits of soil management practices on their farms as part of a study led by Prairie organic organizations.
Soil tech firms allow sensors to work together
Ceres Imaging and Soiltech Wireless say the recent agreement allows their technology to validate each other in the field
Glacier FarmMedia – Ceres Imaging and Soiltech Wireless have an agreement that enables the two systems to work together. Soiltech Wireless offers a cellular-based wireless sensor and Ceres Imaging uses […] Read more
Mobile Soil Technology Suite hits the road to farm events
OSCIA offers use of unit and technicians to organizations
A pair of trailers packed with state-of-the-art soil science and audio-visual equipment had what was referred to by Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) officials as a “kick-off” on […] Read more
Improved nitrogen testing may be around the corner
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 1
Ontario’s corn crop is past the halfway point at this time and is left to Mother Nature’s will to help mature the corn and give us a decent harvest. For […] Read more
Soil testing complexity increasing
The future of soil testing includes better imaging, health indicators, and cost effectiveness
The days of single-sample field soil analysis are fading. What’s needed, say soil experts, are analysis tools that provide accurate representations of different management zones. Speaking at the recent Innovative […] Read more
Investing in details can guide fertilizer decisions
Soil tests are a baseline, but there are other options on which to judge best use of expensive fertilizer
For those who want to reduce fertilizer costs, certified crop adviser and Renfrew County farmer Jennifer Doelman has some tips. Fertilizer availability has fluctuated in recent months, she notes. Staff […] Read more