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By IV. H. Lyne
County Agent
Though not enough, many of our farmers are bringing in soil samples for chemical analysis, Results will be a valuable part in determining fertilization and liming needs. Knowing past performance of the field and the crop to be fertilized are equally important However, knowing the soil type or types being dealt with is just as important.
How? Let’s assume the soil test comes back showing a pH of 5.5, which is not an uncommon result. Right off we know the land is too acid to grow Red Clover, Alfalfa or barley ... a shade too low to have good grass. A pH of 6.5 is a good sound range to shoot for How much ground limestone is needed to sweeten the soil to this
69.4%