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@Pretty_BB well if you had to read about soils and biomes and ecosystems like I just did you would be ready to sleep too!!!
zuri_marie (Zuri Marie) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:41:47 -0000
@Pretty_BB well if you had to read about soils and biomes and ecosystems like I just did you would be ready to sleep too!!!
Declining fisheries, expanding desertification, growth of laterite soils, pesticides in food, dead coral and anoxic and acidic oceans are
JormaJyrkkanen (Jorma Jyrkkanen) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:56:09 -0000
Declining fisheries, expanding desertification, growth of laterite soils, pesticides in food, dead coral and anoxic and acidic oceans are
@itstallgirl geog is not useless, I always wish I could go back and do geog for my masters except for GIS and soils ugh
ofuttufo (Margaret) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:25:26 -0000
@itstallgirl geog is not useless, I always wish I could go back and do geog for my masters except for GIS and soils ugh
Did u know: Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium, a mineral which is depleted in Australian soils
SpaceVitamins (Space Vitamins) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:15:14 -0000
Did u know: Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium, a mineral which is depleted in Australian soils
LOL! RT @ManicOrganic: The "Two Soils/One Passion" dog &pony show pulls up to Gilead tomorrow night! Malivoire&John=Martin&Lewis?
yourlocalchef (Kieron Lang) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:58:07 -0000
LOL! RT @ManicOrganic: The "Two Soils/One Passion" dog &pony show pulls up to Gilead tomorrow night! Malivoire&John=Martin&Lewis?
Under vast and lighted skies, our greatest magicks find no purchase in these soils. We are as Onan in a land of men struck weak by awe.
mgfarrelly (MG Farrelly) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:58:55 -0000
Under vast and lighted skies, our greatest magicks find no purchase in these soils. We are as Onan in a land of men struck weak by awe.

 

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A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information - Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide.
Meta Description: [ Soil survey is the process of determining the types of soils over a landscape, and mapping them for others to understand. This page links to all on-line information on soil survey, also called soil resource inventory ]

Bob Lippert's Frequently Asked Questions - A categorised list of FAQ's about soil and plant testing. From Clemson University, South Carolina.

Crop Nutrient Tool - This page describes a number of plant-related software tools.
Meta Description: [ This page describes a number of plant-related software tools ]

Eurosoil 2004 - Conference (September 4 - 12, 2004) for soil scientists and practitioners from all to discuss the part played by soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Information about conference aims, details of program, excursions and symposia. Details on fees, accommodation and organization.

Expert-N - A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture. The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport and for crop growth. Available for download.

Health of our Soils - Publications, general information and description of activities being undertaken in Canada to study and reduce soil degradation.
Meta Description: [ Agricultural land use impacts the water used by over 90% of Canada's population and has a direct influence on the health and safety of Canadians. This web-site presents example projects to demonstrate the potential of information products that could be provided to Canadians through a National Lan... ]

IACR-Rothamsted - formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station. The main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. It is the largest agricultural research centre in the United Kingdom and almost certainly the oldest agricultural research station in the world.
Meta Description: [ Cereals and arable farming research from Rothamsted Research ]

404 Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.

Integrated Crop Management - Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions produced weekly from spring to fall by Iowa State University's Entomology Department.

ISRIC - World Soil Information - This is the World Data Center for Soils. Responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information.
Meta Description: [ ISRIC - World Soil Information. Mandate: To increase knowledge of the land, its soils in particular, and to support the sustainable use of land resources. Our aims: To inform and educate - through the World Soil Museum, public information, discussion and publication; As ICSU World Data Centre for... ]

Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS - Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection.
Meta Description: [ The Natural Resources Conservation Service is the Federal agency that works in partnership with the American people to conserve and sustain natural resources on private lands. ]

NRCS Soils - From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (United States). An extensive collection of articles and resources.

Organic Resource Database - Aims to collate existing data on chemical and physical attributes, decomposition behavior in soils and animal feed value. To provide data for soil decomposition and nutrient cycling models and to identify best materials as soil amendments. Freely available to researchers.
Meta Description: [ Department of Life Sciences ]

Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explaining texture and structure, aeration and water retention, and how container shape and watering routines affect performance.
Meta Description: [ Whoever holds the end of the hose in your greenhouse will determine whether or not you make a profit. Early container growers realized quickl ]

Project Soil - An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available.

Soil - Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology.
Meta Description: [ Index and introduction to our large soil section. ]

500 Soil Activities - Designed for students to study how soil and the environment affects agriculture. They include investigations into soil texture, a sedimentation test and soil observations.

Soil analysis - SWEP provides agricultural and horticultural Soil, Plant and Water testing using the Mikhail system for sustainable balanced soil management.
Meta Description: [ SWEP is the first independent agricultural testing laboratories in Australia ]

Soil and Crop Management - From Penn State University. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. Availeble in HTML and PDF form.
Meta Description: [ The Agronomy Guide. Crop and soil management recommendations for the state of Pennsylvania ]

Soil and Water Science Program - Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment.

Soil and Water Web - Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences.

Soil Biological Communities - Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids.

Soil Compaction and Drainage - Brief introduction to surface and deep level compaction, research, and ameliorative methods.
Meta Description: [ The volume of a typical cultivated silt loam soil is 50 percent soil particles, 30 percent water and 20 percent air. ]

Soil Management - Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management.
Meta Description: [ Portal for indian farmers & indian experts in soil management. ]

Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program - Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo.

Soil Science - A searchable catalogue of reviewed Internet resources in agriculture, food and forestry.
Meta Description: [ Agriculture, Food and Forestry gateway ]

Soil Water Management - Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Meta Description: [ The OMAFRA website has moved. ]

SoilChemist.com - Built and maintained by Luca Furnare, a M.S. student and research assistant at University of Idaho. Content is mainly links to essays or sites relevant to the topic of soil chemistry.
Meta Description: [ Get information, Other information, Other information at soilchemist.com, including related links and much much more ]

500 Soils - Information about the formation, classification, physics, chemistry, fertility and management of soils.

Soils and Composting - Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
Meta Description: [ Composting and Soils section of the King County Solid Waste Division Web site. Information about composting, soil building, natural yard care, food-waste composting and more. ]

404 Soils and their conservation - Educational site about soil, soil processes and a soil zoo.
Meta Description: [ The University of Adelaide provides quality service and support to its community through the efforts of a range of Faculties & Divisions. This site includes academic faculties, research centres, learning support and administrative divisions. ]

Soils Education and Research - Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation.
Meta Description: [ Soil is the unifying factor in Mississippi crop production. Understanding the fundamental properties of soils proceeds to better appreciation of soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. ]

500 Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel - Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information. Comprehensive lists of soil surveys for the United States.

Soils Online - Categorized list of links to online soil science resources.
Meta Description: [ SCIENCES of SOILS: Soil Science Related Links on the WWW ]

Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost - Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts.
Meta Description: [ Summary and Purpose of the USCC/USDA TMECC Project ]

The Alberta Soil Science Workshop - Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from previous meetings, starting in 1998.

The National Soil Tilth Laboratory - USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, selected publications, staff directory, and information on current research.
Meta Description: [ United States headquarters for research on soil. Publications, research, software availible. ]

The World Of Soil Forum - Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist.
Meta Description: [ Discussion board for soil matters ]

404 The Worldwide Soil Jumpstation - Resources on soil, soil science, and soil management. Huge list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.

Understanding the Soil Processes - Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms.

Warren Soil and Water Conservation District - Ohio government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities.

Weeds as Indicators Of Soil Conditions - Weed populations change in response to agricultural practices. The influence of weeds on soils and their use as indicators is described. Many tables and literature for further research.

World Soil Resources - The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources.

Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health - Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages.
Meta Description: [ The Worldwide Soil Health Information Portal links to agricultural web resources about sustainable soil fertility management, organic inputs, cover crop use and related ecologically sound, sustainable agricultural strategies around the world. ]

WWW Virtual Library - Soils and substrates - A most comprehensive resource but no longer updated.

Yahoo! Groups about Soil Science - A list of mailing lists and groups related to Soil Science.
Meta Description: [ Directory : Soil Science ]