Agriculture

Smart! Fertilizer Management Software Smart! Fertilizer Management Software- Fertilizer calculator and fertilizer management tool, providing guidance on fertilizer recipes, cost analysis and fertilizer mixes. Soil Health and Fertility Soil Health and Fertility- Provides a number of downloadable publications on various aspects of soil management, provided by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. What is Soil Fertility? What is Soil Fertility?- Information about soil fertility and how it can be improved. Fertilizer Application and Placement Fertilizer Application and Placement- Provides general guidance on the purchase, use and timing of nitrogenous fertilizers and on the application of phosphorus, potassium and sulp… Soils, Cropping Practices and Fertilizer Use Soils, Cropping Practices and Fertilizer Use- Describes the fertilizer requirements of different soil types, with particular reference to Alberta. Recommended Soil Testing Procedures Recommended Soil Testing Procedures- Describes important soil tests and explains how to perform and interpret them. Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrition Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrition- The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs offers a large collection of newsletters and factsheets with topics ranging from soi… Kieserite Kieserite- Magnesium/sulphur deficiency symptoms are widespread due to inappropriate nutrient management. This website offers not only details about the origin, properties and pro… Soil Quality Institute (SQI) Soil Quality Institute (SQI)- Research findings and practical technologies that help conserve and improve soil conditions. Applicable to farming, ranching, forestry and gardening. Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality- Describes the results of a long-term field experiment in Sweden. By Artur Granstedt and Lars Kjell… Manures and Fertilizers Manures and Fertilizers- Indian Agricultural Resources. Information about manures, organic, inorganic and biofertilizers. Fertilizer and Lime Research Center, New Zealand Fertilizer and Lime Research Center, New Zealand- Agricultural use and the environmental impact of fertilizer, lime and soil amendments. Potentially Beneficial Effects from Liming Potentially Beneficial Effects from Liming- Abstract from a university lecture describing the physical and chemical effects of liming on different soil types. International Fertilizer Development Center International Fertilizer Development Center- Production and agronomic effectiveness of fertilizers. International Fertilizer Industry Association International Fertilizer Industry Association- Describes the production, distribution and consumption of fertilizers, their intermediates and raw materials The International Fertiliser Society The International Fertiliser Society- Scientific, technical, environmental, economic and safety aspects of the production, marketing, use and application of fertilizers. Soil Fertility Soil Fertility- Answers questions related to the enhancement and maintenance of soil fertility. Fertiliser Manufacturers Research Association Fertiliser Manufacturers Research Association- Aims to promote and encourage responsible fertilizer use. Contains many fertilizer fact sheets. Iron Chlorosis Iron Chlorosis- Explains how to detect and combat iron deficiency in plants. US Salinity Laboratory US Salinity Laboratory- Basic research on the chemistry, physics, biology, and assessment of salt-affected soil/plant/water systems. Applied Soil Ecology Applied Soil Ecology- Addresses the role of soil organisms and their interactions in relation to: agricultural productivity, nutrient cycling and other soil processes, the mainten… Soil and Tillage Research Soil and Tillage Research- This Elsevier journal is concerned with the changes in the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the soil environment brought about by soil ti… Geoderma Geoderma- Tries to stimulate wide interdisciplinary cooperation and understanding among workers in the different fields of pedology. Searchable database and abstracts. Full text a… Biology and Fertility of Soils Biology and Fertility of Soils- This Springer journal publishes original papers, reviews and short communications fundamental and applied aspects of biology (microflora and microf… Catena Catena- Is an interdisciplinary journal of soil science, hydrology and geomorphology focusing on geoecology and landscape evolution. Plant and Soil Plant and Soil- Introduction to journal with instructions for authors and subscription information. List of titles of forthcoming and previous journals. Access to full text articl… Science of Soils Science of Soils- Archive of this electronic journal which ceased publication in the year 2000. Soil Biology and Biochemistry Soil Biology and Biochemistry- This Elsevier journal is a forum for research on soil organisms, their biochemical activities and their influence on the soil environment and plant … Soil Science Society of America Journal Soil Science Society of America Journal- Searchable database with abstracts, editorial board members, instructions for authors. Full texts available to subscribers. List of Journals List of Journals- Provides links to a large number of journals. Soil Science Soil Science- Publishes primary research reports and critical reviews of basic and applied soil science. Fully searchable abstracts from past and current volumes plus one full tex… Urban Forestry Manual Urban Forestry Manual- Produced by the Department of Defense. Contains information on soil fertility, fertilization and management of urban forest. Tektran Agricultural Research Tektran Agricultural Research- Searchable database of recent research results from the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Australian Journal of Soil Research Australian Journal of Soil Research- Especially focussing on land and water management, soil pollution and remediation, and sustainable primary production. Site offers the Index, … LLEK Bookmarks Scientific Search Engines - Soil Sciences LLEK Bookmarks Scientific Search Engines - Soil Sciences- A catalog of scientific resources and media worldwide but especially in German and English: Directories of Soil Sciences … Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science- Table of contents of previous journals. No abstracts. Full text available to subscribers. Information for authors and subscription. Internet Glossary of Soil Science Terms Internet Glossary of Soil Science Terms- Searchable and browsable dictionary of soil science terminology from the SSSA. Includes tables, figures and unit conversionfactors. Also a… Canadian Soil Information Service Canadian Soil Information Service- Includes the National Soil DataBase, soil interpretations, soil survey reports and maps, and reference publications and manuals. IAS Laboratories IAS Laboratories- Agronomy laboratory providing plant, soil and water analyses. Includes information on programs for crop production that enable the grower to more efficiently ide… Percolation and Soil Test Guides Percolation and Soil Test Guides- Provides guidance on how to perform tests. Kel Instruments Co. Inc. Kel Instruments Co. Inc.- Specializing in soil pH and salinity test instruments. Soilmoisture Equipment Corp. Soilmoisture Equipment Corp.- Manufacturer of instruments to measure and extract soil moisture. Products include tensiometers; extractors, compressors and manifolds; plant water s… Soil Physics (Oklahoma State University) Soil Physics (Oklahoma State University)- A collection of models for water flow and solute transport in soils, for scientists, decision makers and students (with theory presentati… Soil and Water (e-dis, UFL) Soil and Water (e-dis, UFL)- An on-line course on soils and water: Irrigation, nutrient and pesticide transport, soil/water measurement methods, etc. University of Florida. iSOIL Project iSOIL Project- A research project with an integrated approach, liking soil physics, geophysics, and digital soil mapping techniques. EU-FP7 collaborative project. Hydropedology (IUSS Working Group) Hydropedology (IUSS Working Group)- International Union of Soil Science Working Group on Hydropedology. A multidisciplinary and multiscale approach of soil and water transfer. Preferential Flow (Cornell University) Preferential Flow (Cornell University)- A pedagogical resource about preferential flow in soils, for educator, regulator and extension services. Preferential flow are fast water f… Tutorials in Soil Physics Tutorials in Soil Physics- These tutorials range in difficulty from college sophomore to the senior/graduate/postdoctoral level. They begin with the basics and extend to a new exa… Association of Women Soil Scientists Association of Women Soil Scientists- Supporting and encouraging women in soil science. Membership, meetings, newsletter, committees, links and shop. Canadian Society of Soil Science Canadian Society of Soil Science- Promotes research and practical application of findings in soil science and information and technology exchange. Newsletters, student information…