41. Agriculture & Environment Division of division and its research projects.......IACRRothamsted,UK. Aims to optimise crop yield and quality while protecting soils, water, the food chain and the global environment through an understanding of nutrient acquisition, nutrient transformations, soil ecology and remediation. http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/aen/aenindex.htm

Agriculture and the environment division RRes home Search Research AEN division home ... Useful links Rothamsted Research Harpenden, Herts AL5 2JQ England Tel: +44 (0) 1582 763133 Fax: +44 (0) 1582 469036 E-mail: Secretary Head of division: Dr Keith Goulding Our aim is to optimise crop yield and quality while protecting soils, water, the food chain and the global environment through an understanding of nutrient transformations, soil ecology and remediation. Nutrient Dynamics Soil Protection and Remediation Carbon Cycling Comments and suggestions about this WEB site are always welcome

42. Soil Related Website 2) Health of Our soils from agriculture and AgriFood Canadahttp//sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/health/intro.html Twelve Soil http://42explore.com/dirt.htm

The Topic: Soils Easier - Soil is the loose top layer of our planet's crust. It is dirt or earth in which plant life can grow. Harder - Soil covers a major portion of the earth's land surface. It is an important natural resource that either directly or indirectly supports most of the planet's life. Life here depends upon soil for food. Plants are rooted in soil and obtain needed nutrients there. Animals get their nutrients from plants or from other animals that eat plants. Many animals make their homes or are sheltered in the soil. Microbes in the soil cause the breakdown and decay of dead organisms, a process that in turn adds more nutrients to the soil. Soil is a mixture of mineral and organic materials plus air and water. The contents of soil varies in different locations and is constantly changing. There are many different kinds and types of soils. Each has certain characteristics including a specific color and composition. Different kinds of soils support the growth of different types of plants and also determine how well that plant life grows. Soil is formed slowly, but can be easily destroyed. Therefore, soil conservation is important for continued support of life.

43. Canadian Soil Classification A taxonomy of soils. http://interactive.usask.ca/ski/agriculture/soils/soilclass/soilclass_can.html

Soil Classification Canadian Classification The Canadian Classification (Taxonomy) organizes soils first into Orders, then Great Groups, then Sub-Groups, then Families and finally Series or Associations. Soil Order The highest or broadest level of classification is the Order reflecting which of the soil forming factors had the most influence of soil formation. Nine orders are recognized with specific horizon characteristics. Within Saskatchewan most of the soil orders are represented, although the main agricultural area is dominated by soils of the Chernozemic Order. The northern agricultural/forest transition areas are mainly Luvisolic soils and boreal forest soils are dominated by Brunisolic soils. To the far north, the subsoil rarely thaws so that we have permafrost giving rise to Crysolic soils. Wherever there is standing water and restricted drainage, Organic soils form, usually in the wetter forested regions. Gleysolic soils develop in areas that are subjected to periodic waterlogging. Parent material that contains a high proportion of soluble salts give rise to Solonetzic soils.

44. Cal Poly College Of Agriculture : Faculty Directory : Earth & Soil Sciences Dr. Dingus teaches Introductory Soil Science, Undergraduate soils Seminar, Ethics in agriculture Plant Nutrient Interaction in soils and Fertigation. http://cagr.calpoly.edu/facultyAndStaff/soilSciences.asp

home contact Prospective Students Current Students ... Contact Us Search John L. Merriam Named ASAE Fellow Cal Poly Rodeo Team Takes Top Honors Apply to Cal Poly College of Agriculture for Fall Quarter 2006 Cal Poly College of Agriculture Graduates Get Good Jobs ... faculty directory Department Chair Brent G. Hallock, Ph.D. U.C. Davis bhallock@calpoly.edu Dr. Hallock teaches Introductory Soil Science, Soil and Water Conservation, Soil Morphology, Rangeland Management (with the Animal Science Department), and a graduate course, Erosion and Sediment Control. He is currently President-elect in the Professional Soil Science Association of California. His current projects include rangeland health in the Morro Bay watershed project, archaeology projects on soil stratigraphy and geomorphology, and sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices for San Luis Obispo County, the Coastal Resource Conservation District and the California Department of Transportation. He is a Registered Soil Scientist, and a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist. Specialties: Geomorphology; Soil Taxonomy and Mapping Landscapes. Thomas J. Rice, Ph.D.

45. Soil Resource Database For Saskatchewan This database provides information on physical and chemical attributes of the soil, landscape characteristics, and interpretive data. http://interactive.usask.ca/ski/agriculture/soils/soilmap/index.html

What is Soil? Soil Formation Soil Classification Soil Physics ... Soil Catena The Saskatchewan Soil Database and its Applications Thematic or interpretive maps produced from the analysis serve as illustrative or decision support tools to address issues in resource management such as land-use suitability, soil conservation and potential crop diversity. Soil data is an essential component of many models such as those that predict surface runoff, wind and water erosion, crop yield and global climate change (carbon fixation models). Here we see a national map illustrating the wind erosion risk for soils. CONTENT A Spatial Framework Provincial and National Coverage Regional Coverage Soil Catena/Association Updated Dec 14 2002

46. Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education - Publications - Building Soils F Sustainable agriculture Research and Education Building soils for BetterCrops unlocks the secret of maintaining a diverse ecosystem below ground to http://www.sare.org/publications/soils.htm

SARE Provides Grants and Information to Improve Profitability, Stewardship and Quality of Life About Us Apply for Grants Project Reports ... How to Order Topics: Select a Topic Animal Production Crop Production Economics/Marketing Integrated Systems Pest Management Soil Management Success Stories Vegetables/Fruit For For Educators For ... Join the Discussion SANET-MG listserv Building Soils for Better Crops, 2nd Edition How to Order Format: Online PDF "Building Soils for Better Crops" unlocks the secret of maintaining a diverse ecosystem below ground to foster healthy crops above. Ecological soil management, as detailed by the soil experts who wrote the book, can raise fertility - and yields -while reducing environmental impacts. Building Soils contains detailed information about soil structure and the management practices that affect soils, as well as practical information like how to interpret soil test results. See All Publications Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

47. NSERL: WEPP Home Page This U.S. Department of agriculture area is the focal point for the national research program in soil erosion by water. http://soils.ecn.purdue.edu/~wepp/lab.html

Our official WEPP home page has moved This page will automatically switch over or you can click on the following link http://topsoil.nserl.purdue.edu/nserlweb/weppmain W ater E rosion P rediction P roject The Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model is a process-based, distributed parameter, continuous simulation, erosion prediction model for use on personal computers. The current version available for download is applicable to hillslope erosion processes (sheet and rill erosion), as well as simulation of the hydrologic and erosion processes on small watersheds.

48. Sustainable Agriculture Research And Education - Publications SARE s Sustainable agriculture Network publishes books, bulletins and onlineresources highlighting Building soils for Better Crops, 2nd Edition http://www.sare.org/publications/

SARE Provides Grants and Information to Improve Profitability, Stewardship and Quality of Life About Us Apply for Grants Project Reports ... Home Publications Other Resources How to Order Publishing With SAN Topics: Select a Topic Animal Production Crop Production Economics/Marketing Integrated Systems Pest Management Soil Management Success Stories Vegetables/Fruit For For Educators For ... Join the Discussion SANET-MG listserv Publications SARE's Sustainable Agriculture Network publishes books, bulletins and online resources highlighting SARE-funded project results and other innovative research. Most of SAN's information is available in print and online. SAN Books SAN Bulletins SARE Highlights Other Resources Browse the Publications by Topic: Select a Topic Animal Production Crop Production Economics/Marketing Integrated Systems Pest Management Soil Management Success Stories Vegetables/Fruit Books from the Sustainable Agriculture Network Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses Description How to Order Format: Online PDF (3446 k) Building Better Rural Places: Federal programs for sustainable agriculture, forestry, entrepreneurship, conservation and community development

49. Rural Land-use, Soils And Agriculture Any development of greenfield land affects natural soil resources. It is vitalto protect agricultural land and soil resources, as well as to consider any http://www.cpm-uk.co.uk/agri.html

environmental planning and design T: E: info@cpm-uk.co.uk ALC ONLINE home market sector ... site map "Very many thanks for your most excellent report" Barrie Taylor, Practice Consultant, Barrie Taylor Associates top rural land-use, soils and agriculture The rural economy is going through a period of intense change, and ensuring its continuing maintenance has become an important objective for rural planning policy. Our rural land-use specialists can help to create wealth and employment in rural areas by assessing the opportunities for diversification and the creation of sustainable businesses. They can also identify the impact of development on existing rural land uses. Diversification projects have included obtaining planning permission for converting rural buildings for alternative business use, and encouraging diversification on farms and estates through the use of

50. Nova Scotia Department Of Agriculture And Fisheries - Nova Scotia Soils Institut The Department of agriculture and Fisheries strives to ensure prosperous and Nova Scotia soils Institute. The NSSI is currently inactive due to http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/nssi/

Government Home NSAF Home Organizations How Do I Find? Government of Nova Scotia Agriculture and Fisheries Your browser does not support script Quick Links Please select... A-Z Index Angling Regs Freedom of Information News Releases Programs Upicks Weekly Market Report Nova Scotia Soils Institute The NSSI is currently inactive due to developmental restructuring. For more information contact Arthur Pick , Secretary. Last Update: May 28, 2005 [General Information] Comments and/or questions about this Web site. This page and all contents are free Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader for viewing. Experience Nova Scotia at novascotialife.com [Freedom of Information] [Routine Access Policy]

51. Soils And Agriculture Of South Dakota - Natural Resources Of South Dakota Crop agriculture and soils. South Dakota. You are here Home soils andagriculture (Click Home to return to previous directory) http://plantsci.sdstate.edu/woodardh/Soils_and_Ag/index_soils.htm

Crop Agriculture and Soils South Dakota You are here: Home (Click "Home" to return to previous directory) Welcome to a Virtual Agriculture Field Trip of South Dakota! Click an image below to access a region of the state for interesting descriptions and images of crop agriculture and soils of South Dakota: Black Hills Central Western Eastern Web Page Contact Comments and suggestions for improving this site can be directed to: Howard J. Woodard Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University Box 2207-A Brookings, SD 57007-1096 Interesting Links Agriculture and Biological Sciences College, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory (SDSU) Soil and Water Annual Research Reports (SDSU) Howard J. Woodard Research Project Web Page Modified July 1, 2005

52. Soils And Agriculture Of Central-Western South Dakota - Natural Resources Of Sou Crop agriculture and soils of CentralWestern South Dakota. You are here Home soils and agriculture Central-Western http://plantsci.sdstate.edu/woodardh/Soils_and_Ag/Central_Western/index_soils_ce

Crop Agriculture and Soils of Central-Western South Dakota You are here: Home Soils and Agriculture Central-Western Welcome to a Virtual Agriculture Field Trip of Central-Western South Dakota! Click the link below to access a text description of a particular topic in central-western South Dakota. The Tour Map will provide the location of interesting features with links to digital images by topic for the entire region. Crop Agriculture Soils Climatic Factors Crop Descriptions Farm Equipment/Implements Ag. Communities, Fairs, Education, and Research ... Tour Map Web Page Contact Donations as well as comments and suggestions for improving this site can be directed to: Howard J. Woodard Plant Science Department, South Dakota State University Box 2207-A Brookings, SD 57007-1096 Updated June 16, 2004

53. Tropical Sandy Soils International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) Tentative program Abstracts accepted Food and agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) http://203.209.62.200/tss/

World Soil Day Home Invitation Overview ... General Information Under the auspices of: International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) Tentative program Abstracts accepted Keynote Speakers CV ... Session outlines organized by Land Development Department (LDD, Thailand) co-organized by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) University of Khon Kaen, Faculty of Agriculture (KKU) supported by CSIRO Land and Water, Australia UNCCD ISRIC http://www.tropicalsandysoils.org (photographs: courtesy A. Devouard/REA) Currency Converter

54. Rio Grande Bibliography: Soils, Forestry, And Agriculture (US Department of agriculture. Bureau of Chemistry and soils. Soil survey report,series Soil Conservation Service, United States. Dept. of agriculture. http://www.cerc.cr.usgs.gov/pubs/riogrande/soils.HTM

BIOLOGY OF THE RIO GRANDE BORDER REGION: A BIBLIOGRAPHY G. Soils, Forestry, and Agriculture 1466. Beck MW, Hendrickson BH. 1928. Soil survey, Cameron County, Texas. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office. (U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils. Soil survey report, series 1923: 17) p 537-575 . 1469. Carr JT, Jr., Janca IG and others. 1965. Appendices to Bulletin 6413: water-supply limitations on irrigation from the Rio Grande in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties, Texas. [Austin (TX)]: Texas Water Commission. (Texas Water Commission. Bulletin: 6413A) 137 p. 1470. Carter WT, Cory VL. 1931. Soils of Trans-Pecos Texas and some of their vegetative relations. Trans. Tex. Acad. Sci. 15:19-32. 1471. Cartwright B, Edelson JV, Chambers C. 1987. Composite action thresholds for the control of lepidopterous pests on fresh-market cabbage in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. J. Econ. Entomol. 80:175-81. 1472. Davis RB, Spicer RL. 1965. Status of the practice of brush control in the Rio Grande plain. Austin (TX): Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. (Texas. Parks and Wildlife Dept. Bulletin: 46) 40 p. 1473. Estrada A, Mikus FF. 1950. Selenium content of the soils of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Tex. J. Sci. 2:541-2.

55. ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND SOIL BIODIVERSITY LIVING soils FOR agriculture. soils contain enormous numbers of diverse living Capturing the benefits of soil biological activity for agricultural http://www.fao.org/organicag/doc/soil_biodiversity.htm

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND SOIL BIODIVERSITY Nadia El-Hage Scialabba LIVING SOILS FOR AGRICULTURE Soils contain enormous numbers of diverse living organisms assembled in complex and varied communities. Soil biodiversity reflects the variability among living organisms in the soil - ranging from the myriad of invisible microbes, bacteria and fungi to the more familiar macro-fauna such as earthworms and termites. Plant roots can also be considered as soil organisms in view of their symbiotic relationships and interactions with other soil components. These diverse organisms interact with one another and with the various plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of biological activity. Environmental factors, such as temperature, moisture and acidity, as well as anthropogenic actions, in particular, agricultural and forestry management practices, affect to different extents soil biological communities and their functions. Soil organisms contribute a wide range of essential services to the sustainable functioning of all ecosystems. They act as the primary driving agents of nutrient cycling, regulating the dynamics of soil organic matter, soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions; modifying soil physical structure and water regimes; enhancing the amount and efficiency of nutrient acquisition by the vegetation; and enhancing plant health. These services are not only critical to the functioning of natural ecosystems but constitute an important resource for sustainable agricultural systems.

56. AusStats : Feature Article - Agriculture And Soils In Tasmania Many soils in Tasmania’s agricultural areas are low in potassium, so potashfertilisers are commonly used, particularly where rainfall is high or production http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/0/1cdd1718c0ba635dca256c320024784a?OpenD

57. Information On Soils And Agriculture Free environmental health safety software and online resources of informationrelated to soils and agriculture. http://www.ehsfreeware.com/soilinfo.htm

Following is a list of freeware that provides soil and agricultural information related to environmental quality. To learn more about a particular item, click on the item name. To download a software product or visit an interactive web site, click on "download" or "view," respectively. But first, please read our page if you haven't already done so. Agricultural Pollution Prevention By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. This general introduction shows how farmers can save money and reduce pollution by sensible use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. download ARS Image Gallery By US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Want a picture of a fruit fly? How about a picture of a riparian buffer zone? This site provides high-quality images available for direct download in three sizes: thumbnail, in-line size, and full screen. Image categories include crops, insects, plants, animals, education, fruits/veggies, illustrations, lab research, and field research (soil/water). visit Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Provides information about soil erosion, such as the severity of erosion worldwide, in the U.S. and in the Midwest in particular. The types of water erosion are described and illustrated along with detailed descriptions of management and structural practices to control erosion.

58. Agriculture And Water Resources Information The Iowa State University Hydric soils of the United States; Not Just CowsGuide to Internet/Bitnet Resources in agriculture and Related Sciences. http://www.soils.agri.umn.edu/research/mn-river/doc/links.html

Internet Resources Bibliography on NPS Related Issues Manure and Waste Management Wetlands, Riparian Buffers, and Filter Strips BMP's and Farm Management ... Other Agencies and Libraries Educational Resources Related to Water Quality The Penn State University sponsored STEWARD program monitoring module includes, water quality parameter measurements, sampling methods, analytical methods, example calculations, and descriptions about popular models for water quality estimations. The Center for Technology Transfer and Pollution Prevention at Purdue University offers a set of teaching tools/self-paced instruction modules on water quality and land treatment education EPA office of water: Volunteer Estuary Monitoring The Arizona State University Water Quality Research Program offers a glossary of water related terms The American Water Association offers an essay on managing water in public works The USGS Hydrology Primer offers an introduction to hydrology The North Carolina State University Water Quality Group offers the WATERSHEDSS (Water, Soil, and Hydro-Environmental Decision Support System

59. Untitled Document Studies of soil and the history of agriculture in Hawaii tell the story of a Another article, soils, agriculture, and Society in Precontact Hawaii, http://newswire.ascribe.org/cgi-bin/behold.pl?ascribeid=20050418.111841&time=11

60. Isle Of Man Department Of Agriculture Fisheries And Forestry Website - Crops, Ma Official Website of the Isle of Man Department of agriculture Fisheries and The soils in the Isle of Man vary from loamy sands to peaty loams with many http://www.gov.im/daff/crops/plants/soils.xml

Home Index Search News ... Privacy You are here: www.gov.im DAFF Trees and Plants Plants Soils Plants Advisory Service Cereals Cereal Survey ... Schemes Soils The soils in the Isle of Man vary from loamy sands to peaty loams with many of the different textural classes in-between found in the Island. It has been recognised that on the Island there are thirty two different soil sub-categories associated with five soil categories. The five are, soils associated with slates, flagstones and shales, soils associated with limestone, soils associated with Peel sandstone and Neb gravels, soils associated with glacial deposits and soils associated with peat deposits. All five land use capability classes are found on the Island but only 1% is in Class 1 (land with very minor or no physical limitations). Over 80% of land is in Class 3 (land with moderate limitations that restrict the choice of crops and/or demand very careful management). For further reading : "Agriculture Soils of the Isle of Man" Research Report 9 2001 is available from the Centre of Manx Studies, 6 Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3LX. The Department provides a soil sampling service for farmers with the Isle of Man Government Laboratory analysing the samples. Tests can be done for pH, lime requirement, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper and sulphur levels. Additionally for horticulture soils nitrate levels and conductivity can be tested for.

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