Biochar shows promise for soil health and nutrient management

Biochar can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, including wood chips, corn cobs, or separated manure solids. Its ...
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Salt Measurements and Soil Classifications

Soils have a natural characteristic called the cation exchange capacity (CEC) that allows them to hold (and exchange) cations (e.g., Ca+2 or Na+). These cations are held tight enough on the CEC that ...
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Delmarva Soil Types and Potential Salinity Effects

Salts are compounds formed when positively charged cations such as sodium (Na⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺) and potassium (K⁺) combine with negatively ...