A new article details methods of determining a soil's texture by feel, an important skill for students of soil science. Soil texture strongly influences the nutrient holding ability of a soil ...

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and one foot long and filling it with water to the top. Allow it to drain and refill it 12 hours later; if the water is gone in two to three hours, you already have well-draining soil. For ...

Nadia Glæsner, who conducted the study, said, "This highlights the importance of soil texture when evaluating agricultural management strategies for reducing nutrient losses from agricultural fields.