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Ag News
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Soil Sampling Season | (this news story is text only) | Program 6624
Posted on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 |
Johson County Ag Extension - October and November are the best time frame to take both soil samples and nematode assays. NCDA&CS Soil labs can have the results ready in less than 14 days. Samples submitted later in the year usually have extended lag times. Sampling in early fall allows time for areas indicating that lime is needed to have it applied in time to fully benefit the next crop. Soil sample materials are available at some of the local Johnston County Fertilizer Dealer Outlets and the Cooperative Extension Service Office.
The first step is to a successful harvest is taking soil samples to determine fertility needs and nematode assays to detect levels of damaging nematodes. Profitable yields or desirable plant growth cannot be expected when pH levels are to high or to low.
Call the Extension Center at 989-5380 or come by our office at 2736 NC hwy 210 in Smithfield to pick up sampling supplies.
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