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Soil Case Study
Sandy soils in the Southeast are characterized by low nutrient and water holding capacity which is
further reduced by intense rainfall patterns and has been exacerbated by long–term farming in the
region. These conditions lead to rapid nutrient loss in soils below the root zone. Nutrient run–off is a
well–established cause of non–point source pollution affecting bodies of water and negatively
impacting water quality.
Modern crop cultivars with higher yields also frequently demand increased use of fertilizers,
contributing further to nutrient run–off and pollution. In addition, soils in the Southeast range in
composition from deep sands to sandy loams, necessitating the development of a range of soil
management solutions tailored for the...show more content...
In addition, certain particularly effective nematicides have been unavailable or in short supply,
increasing the need for alternative, cost–effective solutions for controlling these pest.
This study proposes an examination of the soil amendments biochar, gypsum, and fly ash for
improving nutrient retention and water holding capacity in sandy Southeastern soils producing
cotton and testing biochar gypsum, and fly ash, with and without poultry litter and measuring the
soil nutrient profile, compaction, and pest populations before, during, and after each growing season
for two years in dryland farmed cotton.
The biochar, gypsum, and fly ash treatments will be applied with and without poultry litter to
compare the treatments as an alternative or adjunct to poultry litter fertilizer. The effect of both
treatments on thrip count and nematode populations will also be assessed.
The evaluation of biochar application to soil as a method for reducing N loss from fertilizers,
improving soil quality and fertility, and increasing yield and farm profitability have not been
thoroughly addressed (Hue, 2016).
2)Statement of Solution
The central idea of this study is to examine methods of making more efficient use of poultry litter as
a fertilizer in cotton production by reducing the amount of nutrient leaching and improving the water
holding capacity of the soil. Biochar, gypsum, and fly ash will be evaluated for enhancing soil
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Soil Case Study

  • 1. Soil Case Study Sandy soils in the Southeast are characterized by low nutrient and water holding capacity which is further reduced by intense rainfall patterns and has been exacerbated by long–term farming in the region. These conditions lead to rapid nutrient loss in soils below the root zone. Nutrient run–off is a well–established cause of non–point source pollution affecting bodies of water and negatively impacting water quality. Modern crop cultivars with higher yields also frequently demand increased use of fertilizers, contributing further to nutrient run–off and pollution. In addition, soils in the Southeast range in composition from deep sands to sandy loams, necessitating the development of a range of soil management solutions tailored for the...show more content... In addition, certain particularly effective nematicides have been unavailable or in short supply, increasing the need for alternative, cost–effective solutions for controlling these pest. This study proposes an examination of the soil amendments biochar, gypsum, and fly ash for improving nutrient retention and water holding capacity in sandy Southeastern soils producing cotton and testing biochar gypsum, and fly ash, with and without poultry litter and measuring the soil nutrient profile, compaction, and pest populations before, during, and after each growing season for two years in dryland farmed cotton. The biochar, gypsum, and fly ash treatments will be applied with and without poultry litter to compare the treatments as an alternative or adjunct to poultry litter fertilizer. The effect of both treatments on thrip count and nematode populations will also be assessed. The evaluation of biochar application to soil as a method for reducing N loss from fertilizers, improving soil quality and fertility, and increasing yield and farm profitability have not been thoroughly addressed (Hue, 2016). 2)Statement of Solution The central idea of this study is to examine methods of making more efficient use of poultry litter as a fertilizer in cotton production by reducing the amount of nutrient leaching and improving the water holding capacity of the soil. Biochar, gypsum, and fly ash will be evaluated for enhancing soil Get more content on HelpWriting.net