Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture

EC154
Published 2009
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Historically the objectives of soil sampling have been to determine the average nutrient status of a field and provide some measure of nutrient variability in a field. Soil sampling for precision agriculture has these same objectives with some modifications.

Knowledge of factors influencing soil nutrient levels including soil type, topography, cropping history, manure application, fertilizer application and leveling for irrigation will help the producer determine the most effective sampling approach.

Publication Details

Authors

Richard B. Ferguson

Gary W. Hergert

Subject

Crops

Crop Production/Field Crops

Publication Date October 29, 2009
Last Revision Date October 29, 2009
Language English
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PDF (web)

Series Extension Circular