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Scientists Experimenting with Paper Mill Waste to Fight Acid Soils

October 25, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Washington State University experts are working with a paper company on trials using fly ash to treat acidic soils, and they’re also looking at biochar and gene editing, reports a Washington newspaper.

New Publication Addresses Acidic Soils, How They Interact with Root Diseases

December 28, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

Washington State University researchers offer a new publication to explain how soil pH affects root diseases and provide recommendations on mitigating adverse effects.

Increased Nitrogen Rates May Lead to More Acid Soil Concerns

Experts explain how soil sampling by layers and effective liming can help no-tillers overcome the ‘additive’ effect on soil acidity.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Concerns among no-tillers about the impact of high nitrogen (N) rates on soil acidity appear to be on the increase. And it’s more of a problem with continuous no-till since some growers are spreading less lime due to increasing soil organic matter and decomposition.

Check Soil Acidity in the Field with a pH Meter

April 13, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

With decreasing soil pH a growing concern in the Palouse region of Washington, a simple way to check soil acidity is to use a soil pH meter to collect and accurately test a sample in the field in a matter of minutes, and at detailed levels, says Washington State University Extension.

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