What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data?
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agchat:
Q2 (via @TruffleMedia) What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 is now up folks, which means Q1 is closed. Great job using the Q# in advance of your response! #agchat
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kkult:
RT @agchat: Q2What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: The web soil survey is a great tool to have access to via the web! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q2 What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
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minnemom:
Q2 Hubby uses soil type book--does that come from the government?
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ThinkWay:
Q2 isn't the value of the info related to the action (e.g., soil nutrients) you need to add? #agchat
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WestfieldAg:
Q2: Do most farmers test their own soils? How valuable is information from other sources? #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: Web soil survey...just google it. Take action from there. Unreal tool!
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 we use soil survey to help find different soil types in fields and some background info on the soils that we farm. #agchat
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minnemom:
Q2 We've used the soil types to determine trees to plant & for garden as well as for crops. #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q2: NRCS provides great online tools that can help create soil conservation plans and make fert. recommendations! (web soil survey) #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q2 Soil Type/class. Specific comp, water capacity, pH & nutrient levels are all tested by farmer (me) #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q2 also, USDA soil and water offices at the county levels are always very helpful in answering questions #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Farm3rsDaught3r: Q2 NRCS provides great online tools that can help create soil conservation plans & make fert. recommendations! #agchat
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RT @JeffFowle: Q2 Soil Type/class. Specific comp, water capacity, pH & nutrient levels are all tested by farmer (me) #agchat
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NTBSeeds:
Q2: with info about soils, we can make the most efficient use possible out of land. Isn't that what everyone wants? #agchat
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Farm3rsDaught3r:
Q2: Your local state university and their extension agents also provide valuable tools and teach you to use the data they provide. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q2 Regular soil sampling is necessary to maintain health & productivity of the land. #agchat
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ThinkWay:
Q2 Do seed companies provide soil testing? Seems like they'd have a vested interest. #agchat
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agchat:
#ahem. Your Q2 in advance of your responses will REALLY help the people trying to read the archives. The Q# drives the data... #agchat
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shaunhaney:
Q2 allows for better decisions on seeding rates and cropping decisions. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 We are learning more about have the proper ratios of nutrients. A soil test is the best tool to know where we are starting at. #agchat
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drewbender:
oops forgot Q2. We plan for crop rotations and golf courses, housing, roadways, etc. #agchat
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agchat:
@sollmana Welcome, we're wrapping up Q2. Hi to anyone else lurking - feel free to jump on in with your intro. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 #agchat county extention offices are often great resources for soil sampling/testing resources and information to eval results
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PeteAlexion:
Q2 I used to conduct soil testing in my own lab when I was a consultant #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q2 I have heard of soil testing for bacteria and microbes. I haven't pursued that yet, but also very important to soil plant health. #agchat
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forageman:
Q2 is anyone soil testing for mold yeast or toxins just a question as we are dealing with lots of feed toxins in mi #agchat
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agchat: Q2 (via @TruffleMedia) What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q2 What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use value of that data? #agchat
LPELC: Q2 I use web soil survey alot http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm #agchat
agchat: @ksfarmboy Glad to see you, we're on Q2 re soil data. #agchat
farmanddairy: Good resource RT @LPELC: Q2 I use web soil survey alot http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm #agchat
WestfieldAg: Q2: Do most farmers test their own soils? How valuable is information from other sources? #agchat
drewbender: RT @agchat: Q2 (via @TruffleMedia)What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and what is the use of that data? #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat Q2 (via @TruffleMedia) What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; and ..the use value of that data? #agchat
Farm3rsDaught3r: Q2: NRCS provides great online tools that can help create soil conservation plans and make fert. recommendations! (web soil survey) #agchat
PeteAlexion: Exactly! RT @LPELC: Q2 I use web soil survey alot http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q2 also, USDA soil and water offices at the county levels are always very helpful in answering questions #agchat
ASA_CSSA_SSSA: Q2: What about soil testing? #agchat #agchat
countrysidemag: RT @mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q2 What soil quality data is available from local, state, fed gov; & whats the use value of that data? #agchat
TruffleMedia: #agchat Q2 NRCS=Natural Resources Conservation Service http://agtoday.us/c58N3b
shaunhaney: Q2 allows for better decisions on seeding rates and cropping decisions. #agchat
AR_ranchhand: Q2 #agchat county extention offices are often great resources for soil sampling/testing resources and information to eval results
yourlocalfoods: Q2 how frequent is "regular" testing? #agchat
WriteNowBiz: RT @AR_ranchhand: Q2 #agchat county extention offices are often great resources 4soil sampling/testing resources&information to eval results
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