Sunday, March 15, 2026

soil management

Get to know your soil

• By Larry Oldham • The soils in Mississippi are diverse, reflecting parent material differences; the warm, humid climate; very active soil biology because of the warm, humid climate; and the unique topography. Agriculture in each part of the state...

Virtual shop talks focus on stewarding resources in hard times

During challenging times, producers may worry about changing farming practices or find it hard to maintain new ones. Yet, soil health and good stewardship practices are as important during times of stress and uncertainty as they are under more...

LSU AgCenter names new soil fertility, agronomy specialist

Rasel Parvej recently joined the LSU AgCenter Northeast Region faculty as assistant professor serving as a soil fertility and agronomy specialist. Parvej will have statewide responsibilities in row crop soil fertility. With research experience in cropping systems that include soybean,...

Clemson researchers get to the root of crop improvement

While plants may look healthy on top, what goes on underground could wipe out an entire crop. That is why a team of Clemson scientists is studying soybean plant roots to understand the roots’ ability to penetrate hardpan soil and...

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