605-882-5140
SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W. Kemp Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201
Hans supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension Soil Health Field Specialist based in Watertown.
SDSU Extension Watertown Regional Center
1910 W. Kemp Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201
Hans supports the citizens of South Dakota in his role as the SDSU Extension Soil Health Field Specialist based in Watertown.
Benefits to soil health generally increase as cover crop biomass production increases. Recent research sought to determine how the seeding rate of two cover crop species and mixtures affected biomass production and some soil health indicators.
Adopting soil health practices that minimize disturbance, increase surface cover and organic matter content, and keep roots growing in the soil can help to increase soil infiltration rates and reduce destruction of soil aggregates from heavy rain.
Inexpensive soil test kits are a method available for gardeners available to estimate soil pH and the level of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium present in the soil.