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Using soil type to estimate potential forage productivity

Information about a pasture's soil can help maximize its production. Here's a step-by-step guide to using the NRCS Web Soil Survey website to gather soil information for specific pastures.

Shelby Filley | Aug 2018 | Article

Analyze your garden soil at home with the jar test

Learn how to do a simple test with few materials to see how much of the soil is sand, silt or clay.

Jun 2018 | Article

Soil Texture By Feel Flow Chart

Determine type of soil by feel.

Jul 2017 | Educational document

How do I test my soil?

Q: Contact your local Master Gardeners for information on soil testing near you.

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Monitoring Soil Nutrients in Dryland Systems Using Management Units

Focuses on how to design a soil nutrient monitoring strategy using management units or zones for soil testing and nutrient application. This approach is designed to provide better information to make nutrient ...

Mary Corp, Donald A. Horneck, Don Wysocki, Larry Lutcher | Nov 2006 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Soil Acidity in Oregon: Understanding and Using Concepts for Crop Production

Soil acidity, expressed by low soil pH, causes reduced crop growth and significant economic loss. It is the most commonly overlooked and poorly understood yield-limiting factor in western Oregon and a developing ...

John M. Hart, Dan M. Sullivan, Nicole Anderson, Andy Hulting, Donald A. Horneck, Neil W. Christensen | Jul 2013 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Soil Testing Lab Selection and Recommended Analytical Methods for Oregon

Not all soil tests are the same. Here's how to choose a soil testing lab in Oregon.

Gordon B. Jones, Amber Moore, Eliza Smith | May 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Ponding, plugging and pugging: How to care for wet spring soils

Wet soils and soil compaction can reduce plant growth, crop yield and animal utilization of pasture forage. Learn how to identify problems with excessive soil moisture and to know when it's safe to cultivate soils or turn out pasture animals.

Elizabeth Murphy | Jun 2013 | Article

Should I worry about heavy metals in my garden soil?

What do we know about heavy metals in soil? What do we know about lead exposure through soil and garden plants? What do we know about cadmium and arsenic in soils? What can I do if I’m at risk for heavy metals in my garden soil?

Jul 2016 | Article