University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Extension and Outreach - Soils

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Area of Focus Nutrient Management Planning –Free poultry litter analysis for farmers Develop acceptable analysis procedures Develop database for data summary –Develop and implement the P Index Team effort with UGA Faculty, ARS, and NRCS Scientists. –Provide training to CAFO operators Soil Test Calibration Implement New Testing Procedures for the Agricultural & Environmental Services Labs Basic Soils Training and Applied Research

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Area of Focus Nutrient Management Planning Soil Test Calibration –Applied research to determine crop response to soil fertility levels of various nutrients –An Interdepartmental Committee, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition was formed to guide and support the Soil Test Calibration Program. Develop crop and nutrient priorities for calibration. Develop computer database for calibration results. Implement New Testing Procedures for the Agricultural & Environmental Services Labs Basic Soils Training and Applied Research

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Area of Focus Nutrient Management Planning Soil Test Calibration Implement New Testing Procedures for the Agricultural and Environmental Services Labs –New soil pH and lime requirements test developed and implemented. –Develop and implement procedures for unusual materials (charcoal, algae, etc). –Adapting existing procedures to new state of art instrumentation. Basic Soils Training and Applied Research

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Area of Focus Nutrient Management Planning Soil Test Calibration Implement New Testing Procedures for the Agricultural and Environmental Services Labs Basic Soils Training and Applied Research –Educational Programs for County Agents, Farmers, Consultants, Fertilizer Industry and Undergraduates –Fertilizer Rate, Timing and Applications Research –New Fertilizer and Soil Amendment Testing and Screening

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Success Stories New Nitrogen Recommendations for Cotton Based on Yield Goal Potassium Nutrition of Cotton to Avoid Leafspot and Yield Loss Calcium Nutrition for Peanut Based on Seed Size and Pod Thickness

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Success Stories New soil pH and lime requirement test developed and implemented with robotic pH system at the Soil, Plant, and Water Laboratory, avoiding erroneously high pH readings and allowing this work to be done with two fewer technicians

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Challenges Net loss of 1 tenure-track extension position –Soil fertility at Athens New positions needed –GIS at Athens (research & extension)