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Storie Index Soil Rating

A brief explanation of the soil types and grades in the Storie Index soil rating system, first developed in 1933 by R. Earl Storie. Revised in 1978.

Publication Number:: 3203

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Strip Tillage in California's Central Valley

Strip-tillage, a form of conservation tillage, limits soil disruption to a narrow strip down each planting line, thus helping maintain soil structure and minimize dust. Read about equipment and techniques, as well as the many benefits of this method.

Publication Number:: 8361

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Understanding Soil Erosion in Irrigated Agriculture

A soil's physical and chemical properties determine whether it is vulnerable to erosion, which can reduce soil quality and cause other problems besides. Learn the basics of identifying what type of erosion is affecting your land and what's causing it.

Publication Number:: 8196

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Vegetative Filter Strips for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control in Agriculture

Irrigated orchards, vineyards, and row crops have high erosion rates. The vegetative filter strip (VFS) offers one way to control erosion rates and keep soil in the field rather than letting it be carried off site in drainage water.

Publication Number:: 8195

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What Is pH and Why Do We Care?

pH is a system for rating acidity and alkalinity. It is a critical factor in farming, gardening, natural resource work, and many other fields. Here is a brief, straightforward explanation of what pH is, what it means, and why it matters to all of us.

Publication Number:: 8488

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