Information about soils in agriculture and forestry, as well as soil science in general. Potential topics include soil genesis and morphology, soil classification and mapping, soil fertility, soil conservation (including erosion), soil management and modifications, and interpretation of soil characteristics.
Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions produced weekly from spring to fall by Iowa State University's Entomology Department. www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/icm
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. www.imok.ufl.edu/soils
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 cu www.nstl.gov
Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide. www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html
Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology. www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil
Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany. www.pb.fal.de/en
Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/index.htm
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. www.eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/EAP67.htm
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. projectsoil.org/Default.htm
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. www.gsf.de/iboe/expertn
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 bio tmecc.org/tmecc
Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html
Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. msucares.com/crops/soils
Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection. www.nrcs.usda.gov
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. www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca
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