Soil, Water & Air
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Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
Minimizing Risks of Soil Contaminants in Urban Gardens
This publication alerts prospective gardeners to some of the most common contaminants in urban soils, …
Southern Foresters’ Observations of Threats to Forest Health and Implications for Continuing Education
Southern forests experience several threats to health and productivity, and these threats are expected to …
Controlled Drainage – An Important Practice to Protect Water Quality That Can Enhance Crop Yields
This publication discusses how to use controlled drainage as way to to reduce nutrient losses …
1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
Why Do Septic Systems Fail?
This publication describes common causes for septic tank failures and suggests steps you can take …
Replacing Asphalt: Recommendations for Straw Tackifiers
There are a number of viable alternatives to asphalt for tackifying straw to hold it …
Tobacco - Manganese (Mn) Deficiency
Manganese (Mn) deficiency begins as an interveinal chlorosis on the upper leaves. As the …
Tobacco - Boron (B) Deficiency
Tobacco plants that are B deficient are stunted very early on in production when compared …