Nutrient Logic for Soil Health

Managing nutritional programs in declining soil and water conditions

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
UCCE-SLO Auditorium

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Soil plays a critical role in plant health and immunity. One of the best tools for promoting soil health is an understanding of soil nutrition. This was a fascinating look at basic factors involved in appropriate nutrient management to improve soil function.

Topics included:
* Identifying missing components and limiting factors
* Soil physical properties that may limit nutrient cycling
* Soil biomass support
* Critical nutrient relationships
* 'Nutrients' we assume are in place, mainly carbon, oxygen and water
* Biostimulants and catalyst tools

The speaker presentation was followed by a group discussion with time for audience questions.

Featured Speaker:

Steve Trotter is an independent researcher for turf and agriculture, and
consultant for Agroplasma.

This event is being co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension of San Luis Obispo, and co-sponsored by the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District, and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Templeton. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

 

 

For questions, please contact us at cfs@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-5086.