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Building Soil Health in North Dakota

The NDSU Extension Soil Health program delivers practical, science-based information which allows farmers and consultants to make informed decisions when integrating soil health building strategies and practices on-farm.

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NDSU Soil Health Specialists

Dr. Carlos Pires - Assistant Professor of Soil Health - Extension
- Education
  - BS, Agronomy, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 2016
  - MS, Soil Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, 2018
  - PhD, Agronomy, Kansas State University, 2023
- Phone: 701-231-7838
- Email: carlos.pires@ndsu.edu
Dr. Chandler Gruener - Extension Soil Health Specialist - Minot REC
- Education
  - BS, Plant Science, University of Missouri, 2017
  - MS, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science, University of Arkansas, 2020
  - PhD, Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia, 2024
- Phone: 701-857-7677
- Email: chandler.gruener@ndsu.edu
Naeem Kalwar - Extension Soil Health Specialist - Langdon REC
- Education
  - MS, Soil Science, University of Tandojam, Pakistan
  - MS, Land Resource Science, University of Guelph, Canada
- Phone: 701-256-2582
- Email: naeem.kalwar@ndsu.edu

Soil Organic Matter Does Matter

This publication talks about soil organic matter and its classifications and benefits. It also describes how to build organic matter and how it is destroyed.

Soil Sampling as a Basis for Fertilizer Application

This publication outlines and explains reasons for soil sampling and methods to produce best results.

Soil Testing Unproductive Areas

This publication explains the soil health issues that turn productive areas into unproductive, how to correctly sample and test affected areas and interpret the soil results.

Soybean Soil Fertility

All of NDSU soil fertility recommendations now have no yield-based formulas. The soybean fertility recommendations were modified to be in line with these new guidelines.

Studies on slow-release liquid fertilizers applied at low rates as a foliar application on North Dakota spring wheat/winter wheat

Two foliar experiments were conducted to determine the degree of effectiveness of timing and rate of N-Pact® (UAP product, Greeley, CO) on yield and quality of spring wheat. The experiments were: 1. N-rate and timing study on preplant urea…

What is Soil Acidity?

Low pH or soil acidity affects nutrient availability, microbial activity as well as plant growth. This publication covers a definition of soil acidity, causes of soil acidity, effect on soil nutrients and crops, and how to identify this…

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