This practical guide to soil systems will interest readers including farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and producer advisors. Ecological soil management can raise fertility, promote good soil tilth, improve nutrient levels, and boost yields, all while reducing adverse environmental impacts. Background chapters detail the basics of soil health, organic matter, nutrients, and soil physical properties. Other chapters delve into management strategies and their benefits to cropping systems. Topics examined include increasing soil organic matter, managing soil tilth, using appropriate tillage, incorporating animal manures, making and using composts, integrating cover crops into rotations, reducing erosion, nutrient management, methods to avoid and decrease soil compaction, and ways to evaluate soil health.
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