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What is “soil health,” anyway

WebSo, what is soil health, anyway? Some say that soil health is just a new way of referring to soil quality. While many of the concepts and promising management …

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Soil Health Initiative Soil Health Washington State University

WebVisit the Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI) website to learn more.

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Nutrient Imbalances Soil Health Washington State University

WebEM111E. Tree Fruit Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition in cropping Orchards in Central Washington. 2018. Bernardita Sallato, Tianna DuPont, David Granatstein, WSU …

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Erosion Soil Health Washington State University

WebErosion. Fertile topsoil loss through wind and water erosion is one of the greatest challenges in Washington agriculture. Management practices that reduce soil disturbance, keep the …

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What makes a good soil health indicator

WebAuthor: Steve Culman, Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems, Washington State University The essentials. My 8-year old …

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About Soil Health Washington State University

WebWe represent a team of researchers, Extension personnel, and educators from across Washington State, working on soil health within many of Washington’s diverse cropping …

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SoilCon Field Day Soil Health Washington State University

WebDiscussions on the significance of cover cropping and compost usage on soil health, as well as the current status of the Washington Soil Health Initiative. SoilCon Field Day will be …

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SoilCon: Increasing the Awareness of Soil Health Across Washington

WebAuthor: Molly McIlquham, Extension Coordinator, Washington Soil Health Initiative D uring a listening session held across Washington state, a seemingly simple …

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Pests and Pathogens Soil Health Washington State University

WebPests and Pathogens. Soilborne fungal and bacterial diseases along with pests, such as parasitic nematodes, are a huge management challenge for Washington producers. …

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SoilCon: Washington Soil Health Week

WebThis free, virtual, two-day event strives to take soil health principles to practice. Topics Include: How fertilizer has shaped soil amendments. A producer panel discussing cover …

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A focus on soil health in Northwestern Washington

WebThe main objective of the Mount Vernon Long-term Agroecological Research and Extension site is to identify and promote management practices that enhance soil …

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Compaction Soil Health Washington State University

WebCompaction results from loss of soil pore space, often due to traffic from heavy equipment, particularly when the soil is wet. The ideal amount of pore space in soil is 50% of the …

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SearchSoil Health Washington State University

WebThe Washington legislature has funded a new program at WSDA intended to generate economic valuation for on-farm soil health management. Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture …

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Identifying Soil Health Indicators for Central Washington Orchards

WebBy Tianna DuPont, Lee Kalcsits, Clark Kogan, Washington State University. November 20, 2020. This research was funded by the Washington Tree Fruit Research …

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STAR comes to Washington Soil Health Washington State …

WebThe Washington legislature has funded a new program at WSDA intended to generate economic valuation for on-farm soil health management. Saving Tomorrow’s …

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Sustainable Farms and Fields Update

WebUltimately, the Sustainable Farms and Fields program aims to increase climate resiliency, farm viability, and economic vitality through incentivizing carbon smart …

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Watching the Waltz: Weed Seeds and Tillage

WebTillage is essential for termination of overwintering foliage (e.g., multifunction crops, weeds) and seedbed preparation, but can degrade biological and physical soil …

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SoilCon: Washington Soil Health Week

WebThis virtual event will occur during the week of February 8th – 12th, 2021 with sessions from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST each day. Chad Kruger, Director of …

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Bathroom reading: connecting biosolids to soil health

WebResearch is being done to connect biosolids, cover cropping, and grazing systems. When you head to the bathroom next, take a second to think about how you, …

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How is soil-biodegradable mulch treating soil

WebAs the name suggests, it is designed to be incorporated into the soil to decompose into carbon dioxide and water by microbial activity but looks and acts the …

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