What Is Soil?
Many well-meaning gardeners plug away applying herbicide after herbicide on a relentless crop of weeds, or vegetable gardeners diligently …
Soil, Water & Air
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Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
1. Soils and Plant Nutrients
This Soils and Plant Nutrients Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook examines the physical and …
3 days ago
Soil Sampling for Precision Farming Systems
This factsheet for farmers describes concepts, terminology, and guidelines concerning precision soil sampling. Proper testing …
3 days ago — SoilFacts
Precision Agriculture Technology: How to Become a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
This publication discusses flying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones, model aircraft) for commercial purposes. You'll learn …
3 days ago
2. Composting
This Composting Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook will explain the benefits of and strategies …
3 days ago
Soil Acidity and Liming for Agricultural Soils
Nearly all North Carolina soils are naturally acidic and need lime, which neutralizes the acidity, …
3 days ago — SoilFacts
Critical Management Issues for SDI Systems in North Carolina
Although subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is in its infancy in North Carolina, it is becoming …
3 days ago — Subsurface Drip Irrigation
Selecting Sites for Fraser Fir Production
This publication covers a full range of site factors that can help growers avoid problems …
4 days ago — Christmas Tree Notes
Composting at NC Residential and Summer Camps
Residential camps generate food scraps from meal preparation, plate scrapings, and leftover or spoiled food. …
3 weeks ago