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Winter 2012 Featured Articles

Novel Soil Amendment Products
Organic soil amendment products are showing promising results in the fight against soil-borne pathogens. Will they offer growers a viable alternative to crop protection products?

Advances in Soil Sampling and Analysis
Regular soil sampling and testing are crucial elements for achieving a sound and accurate fertility program. Fertilizer management is a critical factor influencing the profitability and sustainability of potato production, as fertilizer products represent a substantial input cost for producers. Thus, regular soil sampling and testing are important aspects of fertilizer management...

Soil Sampling Guidelines for Better Soil Test Results
All potato growers in Canada are aware of the reality that these days, potato production is subject to high input costs as well as increasing demands to protect the environment. Most potato farmers are utilizing nutrient management plans to better manage their inputs at rates that can sustain crop production while at the same time conserving the environment...

A New Spin on Rotation
Crop rotation can grant growers major benefits over the long-term. However, it demands time and careful management—and the willingness to take some risks...