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Re: Soil test questions

Brett's recommendations for the CEC test don't take into consideration what
% the organic matter, humus, minerals, etc. are in the soil. Texas Plant and
Soil Labs in Edinburg, Texas, give these recommendations.

Jeff Quayle
Ft. Worth, Texas

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brett Roberts" <Brett.Roberts@il.usda.gov>
To: <prairie@mallorn.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Soil test questions


> You would need just a basic soil test that analyzes for soil pH, plant
> available phosphorus and potassium.  Since it the soil's origin may not be
> clear it may be useful to test for Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and %
> base saturation.
>
> Brett Roberts
> State Conservation Agronomist
> USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
> Champaign, Illinois
>
> Meredith wrote:
>
> > Greetings from TN,
> > I'd like to know what information any of you consider to be most
> > important when soil testing for a grassland/meadow.  I am working on a
> > 2-3 acre site at the Tellico Dam Reservation outside of Knoxville, TN.
> > The soil is a  large berm of mostly compacted clay backfill directly
> > under one of those huge power towers.  Not knowing where the backfill
> > originated is my only concern, though I suspect it's plain old red clay
> > throughout.
> >
> > I'd appreciate any input you can offer.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Meredith Clebsch
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