PRECISION AG
AGRONOMY
Soil pH should be
addressed before any other
issue. Adjusting the soil pH
to the 6.2 to 7.2 range will
improve nutrient availability
in the soil.
potassium deficiency. When
addressing any fertility issue in
a field, soil pH should be addressed before any other issue.
Adjusting the soil pH to the 6.2
to 7.2 range will improve nutrient availability in the soil. Acidic
soils can be adjusted by lime
applications, while alkaline soils
can be treated with sulfur banding and other techniques. Both
of these inputs can be applied
using variable rate technology.
Salt issues have appeared
in soil test results for rice and
irrigated farms. Gypsum can
be applied in some situations
to address this issue; however,
rainfall can make a large impact
by leaching salt buildup.
Potassium is non-mobile in
the soil, so applications of dry
product can b