When most farmers think about soil health, fertility and organic matter usually take center stage. But beneath the surface, there’s another factor that drives crop performance: pore space. The balance between air and water in those tiny voids is what [...]
While micronutrients might seem secondary to NPK, they’re crucial for diagnosing deficiencies, understanding soil chemistry, and making precise management decisions. The effects of drying on these parameters are often more dramatic than what we see with organic carbon, making it [...]
Soil pH influences nearly every chemical and biological process in your soil, yet it’s surprisingly sensitive to drying. The changes aren’t always intuitive, and they vary by soil type. Soil pH: The Master Variable Gets Complicated Key observations from the [...]
While organic carbon measurements remain relatively stable with gentle drying, the primary nutrients show more complex responses to the drying process. Understanding these changes is crucial for interpreting your soil test results. Nitrogen: The Wild Card Nitrogen forms show complex [...]