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Slit Tillage
Fact sheet detailing slit tillage, which is a new tillage concept developed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F251
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Land Resource Map of Pennsylvania
$3.25
This 48-by-56-inch map uses color coding to depict the locations of 153 soil units in Pennsylvania. Each unit is described in terms of depth, slope, acidity, color, geologic source and mode of accumulation, texture, drainage, and crop suitability.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
AGRS-022
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Agronomy Facts 31-A: Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Pre-Establishment
Soil fertility management for forage crops is a continuous process that begins well before the forage crop is established. This four-page fact sheet deals with the pre-establishment phase of soil fertility management for forages. It covers soil pH and nitrogen nutrition of legumes, soil pH and herbicides, liming practices, nutrients, manure, and soil testing.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC096
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Agronomy Facts 31-B: Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Establishment
Soil fertility management for forage crops is a continuous process that begins well before the forage crop is established. This two-page fact sheet deals with the establishment phase of soil fertility management for forages. It also covers starter fertilizer for forage seedings and inoculation of legumes.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC097
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Agronomy Facts 31-C: Soil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Maintenance
Soil fertility management for forage crops is a continuous process that begins well before the forage crop is established. In the pre-establishment phase, the soil conditions are adjusted to provide optimum soil fertility when the crop is established. At establishment phase, the fertility program should deal with any last minute small adjustments in soil fertility and any requirements such as a starter fertilizer for getting the plants established. If the pre-establishment soil fertility goals are met and the stand is successfully established, the goal becomes maintenance of an adequate level of fertility to meet the needs of the crop throughout the life of the stand. This six-page fact sheet covers the maintenance phase of soil fertility management for forages.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC098
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Conservation Tillage Series 4: Nutrient Management in Conservation Tillage Systems
This 10-page fact sheet explains the unique conditions in conservation tillage systems that influence nutrient behavior and management. It covers soil acidity, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, soil testing, and manure.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC127
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Pennsylvania Soil Quality Assessment Worksheet
This two-page publication is intended to help agricultural producers, gardeners, and others assess the quality of their soil.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC170
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Agronomy Facts 3: Soil Acidity and Aglime
Soil acidity is among the important environmental factors that can influence plant growth and can seriously limit crop production. A sound liming program will increase soil productivity and can increase the efficiency of other inputs, such as fertilizers. This eight-page fact sheet discusses the causes of soil acidity, its effects on crop production, soil sampling, aglime, Pennsylvania lime law, and other aspects of soil acidity and liming.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC038
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Agronomy Facts 14: Managing Potassium for Crop Production
A corn crop takes up nearly as much potassium as it does nitrogen, yet management of each nutrient is entirely different. This eight-page publication explains how to manage potassium fertility on farms where corn, alfalfa, and other crops are grown.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC060
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Agronomy Facts 51: Starter Fertilizer
Starter fertilizers are a small amount of fertilizer applied near a seed to meet the nutrient demands of the seedling until the plant's root system develops and to enhance the development of the emerging seedling. This six-page fact sheet explains when to use a starter fertilizer, how starter fertilizer affects plant growth, and using starter fertilizers in producing corn, forages, small grains, sorghum, and soybeans.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC132
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Conservation Tillage Series 1: Crop Rotations and Conservation Tillage
This four-page fact sheet explains how a well-planned crop-rotation system can help producers avoid many of the problems associated with conservation tillage, such as weeds, diseases, and increased soil compaction. It includes examples of successful rotations used by Pennsylvania crop producers.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC124
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Agronomy Facts 35: Some Facts About Soil Basics
This two-page fact sheet is a brief and simplified introduction to the origins of soils and how they influence capabilities and uses of soils. It covers soil development, influence of topography, the characteristics of soils, soil profile and classification, and sources of more information about Pennsylvania soils.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC102
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Soil Management in Home Gardens and Landscapes
Proper soil conditions are essential for all stages of crop and plant development. Thus, an understanding of soil and how to manage it is the key to a productive garden and landscape. This 12-page publication explores the interrelationship of a plant and the soil in which it is rooted. Topics covered include soil composition, soil testing, improving soil with organic matter, adjusting soil pH, preparing soil for planting, fertilization, and how to get help with soil problems.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UJ234
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Environmental Soil Issues: Garden Use of Treated Lumber
Because it has excellent decay resistance, treated lumber is often used in situations when wood needs to be in contact with soil. In the garden, this includes use as bed borders or trim; support for raised garden beds; plant stakes; and compost bins. However, many gardeners are concerned that the chemicals used to preserve the lumber could harm garden plants and the people who eat them. This four-page fact sheet explains the most widely used method for treating wood, examines the possible risks from gardening uses of treated lumber, and makes recommendations for reducing any such risks.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC173
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Agronomy Facts 63: Diagnosing Soil Compaction Using a Penetrometer
Soil compaction is a serious concern for farmers in Pennsylvania. Soil compaction can easily reduce crop yields by 10 percent, and can lead to water and soil quality degradation due to increased runoff and soil structure destruction. This four-page publication explains how to use a penetrometer, or soil compaction tester, to accurately assess the degree of soil compaction in a field.
Department:
Crop & Soil Sciences
Catalog Number:
UC178
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