The soil extractants, the chemical solution used to pull nutrients out of the soil so we can measure nutrients, is just as important as the measurement itself. When we talk about soil testing, we often focus on the numbers: phosphorus [...]
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 [...]