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Andrews, A. 2020, First-generation Ph.D. student Christina T. Igono presents, wins award at international conference of soil scientists, Nevada Today

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How to Read a Soil Analysis Report
Gardeners who are growing plants in challenging landscapes, such as desert environments, need first to learn the characteristics of the soil where they will be growing. This publication leads the reader through reports, so they can understand what is in the soil, and how to use t...
O'Callaghan, A. 2010, Extension, University of Nevada Reno, SP-10-12
A Precision Agriculture Fertilization Program for Alfalfa Hay Production: Will it Pay for Itself?
For purposes of this paper, PA involves a global positioning system, site-specific soil testing at regular grid locations and variable-rate technology for fertilizer application.
Breazeale, D. 2007, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Soil Testing Guide for Nevada Home Gardeners
A soil test analyzes a representative sample of soil for specific characteristics. Most soil tests use chemical measurements and models to estimate the amount of nutrients that are available for growing plants.
Gatzke, H. and Nelson, D. 2009, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno