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Soil Science

Soil Science. Chapter #1. What is Soil?. soil is the mineral and organic matter that supports plant growth on the earth's surface. It is a mixture of particles of rock, organic materials, living organisms, air and water. Who depends on soil?. farmers & ranchers

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Soil Science

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  1. Soil Science Chapter #1

  2. What is Soil? • soil is the mineral and organic matter that supports plant growth on the earth's surface. It is a mixture of particles of rock, organic materials, living organisms, air and water.

  3. Who depends on soil? • farmers & ranchers • anyone needing food, clothing, building materials, minerals • construction trades (buildings, roads etc.)

  4. The success of farmers determines the income of who? • entire community • merchants

  5. What are some agencies which promote soil conservation? Local & County: NRCS, Cooperative Extension Service, High School Ag Dept. State: Cooperative Extension Service, NRCS Federal: Cooperative Extension Service, NRCS, USDA, BLM, Dept.of Fish Wildlife & Parks

  6. What is Soil Management? • the science of the tillage, cropping practices, and treatment of a soil for the production of plants • good soil management results in better yields and lower cost per unit of production

  7. A knowledge of soil management is helpful in what occupational areas? • crop production • livestock production • horticulture • engineering • forestry • soil scientist • soil conservationist

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