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Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS - http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection. |
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NRCS Soils - http://soils.usda.gov/
From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (United States). An extensive collection of articles and resources. |
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Organic Resource Database - http://www.wye.ic.ac.uk/sme/projects/soil/ord2.htm
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. |
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Crop Nutrient Tool - http://npk.nrcs.usda.gov/
This page describes a number of plant-related software tools. |
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IACR-Rothamsted - http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/
Formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station; the main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. Resources, details of research, and information for the lay public. |
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Management Strategies to Reduce the Rate of Soil Acidification - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=111
Information on the causes of soil acidity, different types of acidity and the effects of various types of fertilizers with some recommended management strategies. |
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World Soil Resources - http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/worldsoils/
The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources. |
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Soil Biological Communities - http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html
Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. |
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Soil Compaction and Drainage - http://ohioline.osu.edu/b301/index.html
Brief introduction to surface and deep level compaction, research, and ameliorative methods. |
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Soil-net.com - http://www.soil-net.com
A comprehensive resource for education on soils in primary and secondary schools. Soil basic properties, geography, functions, threats, activities and careers. |
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Soil Horizons - http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/research_details.asp?Research_Content_ID=22
Research and soil science issues from New Zealand. |
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Bob Lippert's Frequently Asked Questions - http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/bobweb/bobweb.html
A categorised list of FAQ's about soil and plant testing. From Clemson University, South Carolina. |
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Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health - http://mulch.mannlib.cornell.edu/
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. |
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ISRIC - World Soil Information - http://www.isric.nl/
This is the World Data Center for Soils. Responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. |
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Soil Science Education - http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov
Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. |
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The World of Soil - http://soil.hostweb.org.uk/
Resources and articles on soil science and upkeep. Includes list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture. |
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Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost - http://tmecc.org/tmecc/
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. |
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Soil - http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/
Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology. |
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Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - http://www.pb.fal.de/
Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany. |
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Understanding the Soil Processes - http://www.rain.org/~sals/Petrik.html
Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms. |
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Weeds as Indicators Of Soil Conditions - http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/EAP67.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. |
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Guidelines for Soil Sampling - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=831
Provides information on taking representative samples, sampling equipment, timing and handling samples. |
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Warren Soil and Water Conservation District - http://www.warrenswcd.com/
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. |
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X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil - http://gis.lrs.uoguelph.ca/soilct/
This is a website and forum for the discussion and production of computed tomography (CT) research applications to soil analysis. |
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Soils and Composting - http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/composting-soils/
Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement. |
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Soil Science - http://agrifor.ac.uk/hb/669d807ed46dcfc194501fc9a913ecfd.html
A searchable catalogue of reviewed Internet resources in agriculture, food and forestry. |
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The Alberta Soil Science Workshop - http://www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca/
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. |
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Yahoo! Groups about Soil Science - http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Science/Agriculture_and_Farming/Crops_and_Soil/Soil_Science?show_groups=1
A list of mailing lists and groups related to Soil Science. |
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Soils Education and Research - http://msucares.com/crops/soils/
Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. |
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Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/ec154/build/ec154.pdf
Provides guidance on basic sampling principles to provide the necessary information for variable rate fertilizer application. |
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SoilPIC - http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/SoilPIC
Photographic image collection and archive of soils around the world classified by categories and provided by the National Soil Resources Institute (Cranfield University) and the British Society of Soil Science. |
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Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel - http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/home.html
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. Lists of soil surveys for the United States. |
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Expert-N - http://www.gsf.de/iboe/expertn/
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. |
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Project Soil - http://projectsoil.org/Default.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. |
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Soil Management - http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/soil_management/Soil_mgmt.htm
Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management. |
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Soil Water Management - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/soils/conserve.html
Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. |
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Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program - http://soil.en.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/chisui-e.html
Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo. |
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Eurosoil 2004 - http://www.bodenkunde.uni-freiburg.de/eurosoil//
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. |
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The World Of Soil Forum - http://server3.ezboard.com/ffredmoorforumstheworldofsoilforum
Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist. |
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Soil and Water Management - http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=1&tax_subject=293
Information from USDA on soil quality and testing, nutrients, cover crops, composting, conservation tillage, erosion control, whole farm systems and water conservation. |
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European Soil Data Center - http://eusoils.jrc.it/
Portal providing data and information on soils at European level. |
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A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information - http://www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html
Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide. |
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory - http://www.nstl.gov/
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. |
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Soil and Water Web - http://soilweb.tripod.com/
Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences. |