Soils

Manure Injection in No-Till and Pasture Systems

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:15:00 -0500

Soil Sample Information Sheet for Golf Courses and Industrial Lawns

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Soil Sample Information Sheet for Surface Mined Areas

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Soil Sample Information Sheet for Commercial Greenhouse and Nursery Production

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Soil Sample Information Sheet for Home Lawns, Gardens, Fruits, and Ornamentals

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Soil Sample Information Sheet for Commercial Crop Production

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Soil Test Note No.3 - Liming and Fertilization of Cool-Season Forage Crops

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Pesticide Applicator Manuals

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:21:02 -0500

Urban Nutrient Management Handbook

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:04:07 -0400

Powell River Project - How to Restore Forests on Surface-mined Land

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:08:01 -0400

Most coal-bearing lands in the Appalachian region were forested prior to mining. The region’s forests are predominantly upland oak-hickory and Appalachian mixed hardwoods. These forests provide many benefits to landowners and the public. Solid wood and paper products are perhaps the most tangible benefits, but a predictable flow of high-quality water from forested watersheds into regional streams is another vital benefit provided by the region’s forests. Forests also fix carbon from the atmosphere, provide wildlife food and cover, and provide recreational opportunities and an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Powell River Project - Creation and Management of Productive Minesoils

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:18:28 -0400

Biochar in Agricultural Systems

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:51:39 -0400

Powell River Project - Revegetation Species and Practices

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:11:04 -0400

A Decision Tool to Compare the Profitability of Utilizing Poultry Litter or Commercial Fertilizer to Meet Soil Test Recommendations

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:43:32 -0400

Pop-up and/or Starter Fertilizers for Corn

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:52:11 -0500

The Minute Pirate Bug (Orius)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:55:51 -0500

Powell River Project - Coal-resource Contracting Terms for Productive Postmining Forests

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:09:23 -0500

Powell River Project - Recovery of Native Plant Communities After Mining

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:15:10 -0500

This publication summarizes research on the impacts of reclamation practices on re-establishment of native Appalachian forest ecosystems and describes practices
that may be used during reclamation to encourage re-establishment of native hardwood-forest plant communities.

Powell River Project - Establishing Groundcover for Forested Postmining Land Uses

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:05:27 -0500

Powell River Project - Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass on Surface-mined Land

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:12:38 -0500

Impact of Changing From Nitrogen- to Phosphorus-Based Manure Nutrient Management Plans

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:46:46 -0400

Animal manures are a good source of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) for agricultural crops, but they have an imbalance in their N to P ratio, so that if they are applied to meet crop N needs, then P is overapplied. For many years, manures have been applied to meet crop N needs, which has resulted in some soils containing more P than crops require, leading to environmental concerns. Regulations have been developed to limit P losses from manures and soils high in P by moving manure nutrient management from an N basis to a P basis.

Virginia No-Till Fact Sheet Series Number Six - Nitrogen Fertilizer Sources and Properties

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:47:35 -0400

Virginia No-Till Fact Sheet Series Number Five - Understanding Ammonia Volatilization from Fertilizers

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:32:11 -0400

Soil Test Note 5: Fertilizing With Manures

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:21:32 -0400

Building Soil Organic Matter with Cover Crops

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:44:57 -0400

When growing vegetables and specialty crops, a soil high in organic matter is very desirable. When examining soils in Virginia, we struggle to find soils that are naturally high in organic matter.

The Organic Way - Selecting Green Manure Crops for Soil Fertility

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:04:08 -0400

In organic growing the philosophy behind soil fertility is to feed the soil and the soil in turn will feed the cash crop. Cover crops, green manures, animal manures and sound crop rotations are used to improve and/or maintain soil fertility. This article focuses on the use of green manures.

A Powerful New Insecticide for the Organic Grower

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:49:17 -0400

Entrust 80WP® is a new insecticide manufactured by Dow, and it will be available commercially by mid-April 2003. Entrust contains the active ingredient spinosad, which is in the naturalyte class of chemistry. Spinosad is a fermentation product produced by the soil-dwelling actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa.

Organic Production - Some Thoughts and Considerations

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:06:38 -0400

Across the state, organic production of specialty crops is on the increase, particularly on small farms and direct market operations.

Organic Matter Application--Can You Apply Too Much?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:56:55 -0400

Fall is an excellent time to clean-up fields and plan for future crop nutrient requirements as well as increasing soil organic matter content for your farm field management program.

Nitrogen Soil Testing For Corn in Virginia