Soil

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Soil Physics Program

The OSU Soil Physics program provides information to help understand the soil, the soil water balance, and the surface energy balance to help producers better manage and conserve their land and water.

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Salinity Management in Home Lawns

A basic foundation for understanding common sources of high salinity and its impact on turfgrass in the home landscape.

Gardening And Lawn Care Home And Garden Water Issues Irrigation Of Lawns And Gardens Soil Health And Fertility Soil Water And Environmental Issues Water

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Evaluation of Phosphorus Fertilizer Recommendations in No-Till Winter Wheat

A brief summary of the results from an experiment meant to determine the efficacy of the current recommendations in no-till grain-only what production.

Crops Fertilization Grains And Oilseeds Soil Conservation Soil Health And Fertility Soil Testing Soil Wheat

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OSU Soil Test Interpretations

Soil test interpretations and requirements of major crops for the most commonly deficient plant nutrients in Oklahoma.

Soil Testing Soil

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Prescribed Burning: Spotfires and Escapes

Prevention methods for spotfires and escape fires during a prescribed burn.

Fire Effects On Plants And Soils Prescribed Fire Rangeland Management Seasonal Fires Weather And Disaster Preparedness Wildfire Prevention Wildfires

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Low-Cost Pecan Sanitizer Plans for Small-Scale Producers

How the construction of a pecan sanitizer plays a role in the functionality of the sanitization process.

Crops Fertilization Food Products Fruits And Tree Nuts Pecans And Walnuts Soil

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Master Gardener's Manual

This is a high resolution of the manual used for Master Gardener training.

Crops Fruits And Tree Nuts Gardening And Lawn Care Greenhouses And Indoor Gardening Insects Pests And Diseases Ornamentals Pesticides Soil Vegetables Wildlife

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DEQ/OSU Soil Classification Manual

This bulletin provides information for identifying key soil characteristics for design and sizing of individual and small public on-site sewage treatment systems.

Soil Testing Soil

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Using Lagoon Effluent as Fertilizer

The steps to properly manage and use lagoon effluent as a nutrient source for crop production.

Crops Soil Health And Fertility Soil