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Episode 365: Calcium: The ‘Premier’ Soil Nutrient

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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater, Darron Gaus, and Lee Rinehart explore calcium – an essential plant nutrient and basic soil cation that has a big impact on soil pH. Whether your soil is naturally high or naturally low in calcium, this episode will guide you in managing this nutrient. 

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Soil Fertility and Animal Health

The Marl Pits Around the Upton Area

Soil Cation Balancing

Using Lime in Organic Systems

Soil Acidity and Adjusting Soil pH

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