Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (Soils)

Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Sites:

Micronutrient Disorders, HYG-1252-98 Micronutrient Disorders, HYG-1252-98: On the deficiencies that may occur in soilless floriculture, and how these can be remedied. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1252.html Soybean Soil Fertility Soybean Soil Fertility: Information and discussion on nutrient uptake and yield response to P and K. Recommendations for P and K and some examples of yield response to these nutrients. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agron.iastate.edu/soybean/soilfertil.html Preplant Soil Nitrate Tests Preplant Soil Nitrate Tests: Description of tests that allow farmers to adjust nitrogen applications to meet the needs of each specific field. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wicst/pubs/ppnt.htm Food and Fertilizer Technology Centre Food and Fertilizer Technology Centre: Technical information and practical experiences about agricultural food production and the use of fertilizers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agnet.org/library/list/cat/G.html International Fertilizer Development Center International Fertilizer Development Center: Production and agronomic effectiveness of fertilizers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ifdc.org/ Soil Conservation and Fertility Management Soil Conservation and Fertility Management: A detailed description from the International Centre for Integrate Mountain Development. Its main focus is on mountain soils and sloped agriculture in th Hindu-Kish region. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.icimod.org/focus/soil/soil_toc.htm Soil Fertility for Forage Crops Soil Fertility for Forage Crops: Gives detailed description of the soil and fertilizer requirements of forage crops during establishment and maintenance. University of Pennsylvania. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casdept/agronomy/forage/docs/fertility/fertility.html European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association: Contains details about plant nutrient requirements, recommendations for fertilizer use and best agricultural practices for fertilizer application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.efma.org/index.asp Soil Fertilizers Soil Fertilizers: Information with regard to soil pH, fertilizers and lime application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ncw.wsu.edu/lime.htm Getting Back to Basics Getting Back to Basics: Crop information for all US regions and information on soil fertility and fertilizer application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.back-to-basics.net Recommended soil testing procedures Recommended soil testing procedures: Describes important soil tests and explains how to perform and interpret them. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://ag.udel.edu/extension/information/prod%5Fagric/title%2D95.html Technical Information Technical Information: A number of bulletins describing soil analysis, soil types and fertiliser application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://turf.mdsharris.com/education_train/tech_bullt.asp Rebuilding Lost Soil Fertility Rebuilding Lost Soil Fertility: Measures to improve soils suited to farmers in the third world. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ileia.org/2/nl13-3.html Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia: Provides publications and educational material. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fifa.asn.au/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=839 Understand your soil test: Sulfur Understand your soil test: Sulfur: Background information on the role of sulphur in soil fertility, sulphur containing fertilizers and explanation of the results of a soil test. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Soil/g901.htm The acidity of forest soils The acidity of forest soils: A student paper describing soil conditions in forests. Particularly what causes the pH to change and what influences this will have on the ecosystem. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.carleton.edu/curricular/GEOL/classes/geo258/studentswork/Jones.html Fertilizer and Lime Fertilizer and Lime: An overview of various long-term and short-term P and K trials with corn and soybean. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agron.iastate.edu/soybean/L4fl.html The International Fertiliser Society The International Fertiliser Society: Scientific, technical, environmental, economic and safety aspects of the production, marketing, use and application of fertilizers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fertiliser-society.org/ Fertilizer Advisory Development and Information Network for Asia and the Pacific Fertilizer Advisory Development and Information Network for Asia and the Pacific: Information on fertilizer use, production and consumption. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fadinap.org/index.html Soil Quality Institute (SQI) Soil Quality Institute (SQI): Research findings and practical technologies that help conserve and improve soil conditions. Applicable to farming, ranching, forestry and gardening. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/ Fertiliser Deficiencies Fertiliser Deficiencies: Papers describing deficiency symptom in crops and field vegetables. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modf1/modf1d.html Fertiliser Manufacturers Research Association Fertiliser Manufacturers Research Association: Aims to promote and encourage responsible fertilizer use. Contains many fertilizer fact sheets. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fertresearch.org.nz/ Soils and Soil Management Soils and Soil Management: Offers a database and search function of a range of articles about fertilizers, micronutrients and fertilizer application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modf1/masterf1.html Field Museum Field Museum: Educational site for students and teachers about soil and soil biology. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ua/default.htm Introduction to Soils Introduction to Soils: Lectures about soil surveys, soil texture, soil acidity and soil fertility. Information about liming, fertilization and soil testing with particular reference to forestry. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://syllabus.syr.edu/esf/rdbriggs/for345/syllabus.htm Introductory Soil Science Introductory Soil Science: Lectures and Laboratory Units of the Soil Sciences Courses at the University of Minnesota. Influences on soil fertility are explained and simple soil tests are described. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.soils.agri.umn.edu/academics/classes/soil2125/doc/labunts.htm Soil Characterization Soil Characterization: Simple step by step guide to soil sampling and analysis with explanatory images. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/pvg/chartoc.htm Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality: Describes the results of a long-term field experiment in Sweden. By Artur Granstedt and Lars Kjellenberg. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.jdb.se/sbfi/publ/boston/boston7.html Soil Fertility Implications Soil Fertility Implications: Describes the different fertilization requirements for direct seeding. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/agdex/500/1900010.html Soil Fertility Establishment Soil Fertility Establishment: Soil fertility management for forage crops. A introduction from the Penn State University's Agronomy Department. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casdept/agronomy/forage/docs/fertility/fertilityBdoc.html International Fertilizer Industry Association International Fertilizer Industry Association: Describes the production, distribution and consumption of fertilizers, their intermediates and raw materials (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fertilizer.org/ Phosphorus fertilizers Phosphorus fertilizers: Describes the effective use of this fertilizer. Soil availability, fertilizer characteristics and application. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Soil/g601.htm Soil Fertility Management Soil Fertility Management: Frequently asked questions about soil fertility, the application of animal wastes, organic and chemical fertilizers. Also features an online discussion forum. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/faq/faq.pdl?project_id=16 Phosphorus and potassium Phosphorus and potassium: Describes the phosphorus (P)and potassium (K) soil testing and fertilizer recommendation system in Ontario, Canada. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/facts/97-005.htm Soil test interpretations Soil test interpretations: Gives examples of soil test values and explains their significance. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-122.html European Network for Field Vegetable Crops European Network for Field Vegetable Crops: Environmental problems associated with the nitrogen fertilization of field grown vegetables. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.hri.ac.uk/enveg/ Potentially beneficial effects from liming Potentially beneficial effects from liming: A university lecture describing the physical and chemical effects of liming on different soil types. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://pubpages.unh.edu/~harter/mclean.htm Secondary and Micronutrients for Vegetables and Field Plants Secondary and Micronutrients for Vegetables and Field Plants: A series of reports describing the effects of various micronutrients on the growth and health of plants. Pictures of plants with deficiency symptoms. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modf1/modf1t.html Chloride Crop Nutrition Chloride Crop Nutrition: Essential nutrient for plant growth. Testing for deficiencies and effects on plant growth. Effect on plant diseases. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ppi-far.org/chloride/index.html Fertilizers, Soil fertility, Plant Nutrition Fertilizers, Soil fertility, Plant Nutrition: Information on all aspects of soil fertility and fertilizers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agnet.org/library/list/subcat/E.html Iron Chlorosis Iron Chlorosis: Explains how to detect and combat iron deficiency in plants. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1009.html What is Soil Fertility What is Soil Fertility: Information about soil fertility and how it can be improved. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.dnagardens.com/what_is_soil_fertility.htm Potassium In Agriculture Potassium In Agriculture: The influence of potassium on plant nutrition and soil. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.potash-info.com/home.htm Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Laboratory Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Laboratory: Institute of the University in Denmark. Features publications and research reports. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.agsci.kvl.dk/planteer/indexuk.htm Fertilizer and Lime Research Center, New Zealand Fertilizer and Lime Research Center, New Zealand: Agricultural use and the environmental impact of fertilizer, lime and soil amendments. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.massey.ac.nz/~flrc/ Soils Soils: This site from the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives offers advice and information about the management and fertility of soil. Includes erosion, salinity and soil surveys. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://soils.usda.gov/technical/ Foliar Fertilizer Foliar Fertilizer: Introduction to the sources of, and the uses of foliar fertilizer. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://foliarfert.com/ Soil Fertility Research Soil Fertility Research: Information about university research with extensive list of publications. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.wye.ic.ac.uk/sme/projects/soil/index.html Soil fertility and crop nutrition Soil fertility and crop nutrition: The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food offers a large collection of newsletters and factsheets with topics ranging from soil sampling to fertilizer requierements and micronutrients. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/soils/fertility.html Fertile Minds Fertile Minds: A program by PotashCorp to address misconceptions about fertilizers and the role of the fertilizer industry. Detailed description of fertilzer use and production. Many downloads and a quiz. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.fertile-minds.org/ Efficient Fertilizer Use Manual Efficient Fertilizer Use Manual: Comprehensive online book about proper fertilizer uses, soil pH and soil sampling. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.back-to-basics.net/efu/efu.html Sugar Cane Production and Soil Fertility. Sugar Cane Production and Soil Fertility.: Information on the relationship between the quality of sugarcane and soil fertility. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd/lrrd7/2/9.htm Nutrient management of field crops Nutrient management of field crops: A good introduction into the basics of fertilization and soil analysis. It describes the soil and plant processes, macro- and micronutirents and different fertilizer types and their use. Explains the basics of soil sampling and analysis. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.cals.cornell.edu/dept/flori/growon/field.html Soil Fertility Soil Fertility: The site of the Iowa State University Agronomy ExtensionA offers information, publications, recommendations and resources, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, micronutrients and pH. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://extension.agron.iastate.edu/soilfertility/ Kieserite Kieserite: Magnesium/sulphur deficiency symptoms are widespread due to inappropriate nutrient management. This website offers not only details about the origin, properties and production of Kieserite, but also a wide range of information concerning its importance an (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.kieserite.com/ Soil Fertility Guide Soil Fertility Guide: Soil fertility practices in Manitoba and general fertilizer use considerations. Details about fertilizers, their characteristics, application rates and usage recommendations. N-fixation, Manure and soil factors are also described. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/soilwater/soilfert/fbd02s00.html NPK Plant Nutrient Models NPK Plant Nutrient Models: Online programs that simulate the response of crops to fertilization, crop residue incorporation and consider the effects of time, soil type, cultural practice and weather. Downloads available for researchers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.qpais.co.uk/npk/infoindx.htm How to Apply Fertilizer to Wheat How to Apply Fertilizer to Wheat: Application time, forms of fertilizer and methods of application to be considered when applying fertilizer to wheat. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/FieldCrops/g889.htm Manures and Fertilizers Manures and Fertilizers: Indian Agricultural Resources. Information about manures, organic, inorganic and biofertilizers. (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers) http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/Manuers_fertilizers/Manure_Fert.htm