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Soil Quality Technology Development Team

Soil Quality Technology Development Team. Susan Andrews, Leader Charles Kom é, Soil Scientist Ray Archuleta, Agronomist open, Ecologist. Soil Quality Definitions. “capacity of the soil to function” - Karlen et al. 1997. “fitness for use” - Larson & Pierce,1991.

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Soil Quality Technology Development Team

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  1. Soil QualityTechnology Development Team Susan Andrews, LeaderCharles Komé, Soil ScientistRay Archuleta, Agronomistopen, Ecologist

  2. Soil Quality Definitions “capacity of the soil to function” - Karlen et al. 1997 “fitness for use” - Larson & Pierce,1991

  3. Mission:To partner with … organizations to develop and accelerate transfer of soil qualitytechnology and training to facilitate natural resource conservation and ecosystem health

  4. TechnologyDevelopment • Dynamic Soil Properties Database • Adoption of Soil-Building Practices • Conservation Planning Tools • In-field Assessment • Resource Assessment Modeling

  5. In-Field AssessmentLed by Charles Komé • Carbon (with NSSC) • N-P-K (MS Pilot) • Enzymes • Infiltration • Add tests to existing SQ test Kit

  6. Resource Assessment Modeling • Assessment of Carbon Modeling Needs • Soil Conditioning Index • Soil Management Assessment Framework • Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP)

  7. Improving - 1 + 1 Degrading Sustaining SCI Soil Conditioning IndexAndrews, Komé • Compare to COMET-VR • Assess for long-term Organic Ag • Regionalize Carbon (lbs)

  8. 1 1 0 2% 6% 0 Organic Matter Organic Matter Soil Management Assessment Framework GA Ultisols IA Mollisols

  9. Soil Organic Carbon Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) - Potter et al., 2005 (in review)

  10. - Potter et al., 2005 (in review)

  11. Training • Soil Quality Training Course • Rangeland Soil Quality Course • Internet Opportunities • Publications, Tech Notes, Newsletter • Other Outreach & Assistance

  12. SQ Training CourseRay Archuleta, Tech Coordinator • Since March 2004, delivered in • Mandan, ND • Bangor, ME • Oxford, MS • Columbia, MS • Planned in CA, GA, MS, UT, AK for FY06

  13. Course Revisions • Changes will: • Adopt modular format • Be more ‘hands-on’ • Planning Meeting attendees include: • New & existing cadre & tech coordinators • National Agronomist • CTIC Executive Director • NCAT, CA Manager • PA DEP-SWCS Liaison

  14. Contact Info: Susan Andrews (336) 370-3337 (office) (336) 420-9505 (cell) susan.andrews@gnb.usda.gov

  15. Soil Management Assessment Framework -Andrews et al., 2004

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