The Anion-Cation Connection in Soil
Most of the chemical reactivity of soils is governed by clay colloids. These colloids are extremely small, and can’t be seen with the naked eye
Most of the chemical reactivity of soils is governed by clay colloids. These colloids are extremely small, and can’t be seen with the naked eye
Perhaps no other practice improves water movement into the soil surface more effectively than creating and maintaining a mulch layer.
As every corn grower knows, nitrogen is the most important nutrient for corn production. When it comes to corn yield, all other nutrients take a back seat.
Properly designed foliar applications harness the plant’s photosynthetic engine, accelerate carbon sequestration and build soil organic matter more rapidly than almost any other management tool.
Nature, with minimal human intervention, developed biologically diverse, richly fertile soils and ecosystems with little by way of inputs other than the accumulation of dust, periodic rainfall, fresh air, and sunlight. Rainforests are fertile ecosystems with rich diversity of microbial, plant, and animal species.
Biochar is seen as a valuable soil amendment and much attention has been placed on using biochar to boost soil fertility and microbiology, upgrade soil structure and accelerate plant growth.