On deeper sampling below the normal root zone, soil might be sandy and loose, thus requiring a hollow stem auger. It creates a natural casing in the soil and protects the sample from contamination by the unstable surrounding soil. The centre rod and plug of a hollow stem auger can be removed, providing a clean path to insert a probe. | Little Beaver Manufacturing photo

High soil nitrogen — can be a farm’s friend indeed

It’s no surprise that soil tests back in the fall of 2021 revealed record carryover levels of nutrients in areas where we suffered reduced yields due to drought. This residual nitrate-nitrogen can be viewed as “money in the bank” in reducing the needs for expensive purchased nitrogen (N) fertilizer this spring. However, I’ve also heard […] Read more