NCR13: Soil Testing and Plant Analysis
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
NCR13: Soil Testing and Plant Analysis
Duration: 10/01/2001 to 09/30/2006
Administrative Advisor(s):
NIFA Reps:
Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
Development and improvement of soil testing and plant analysis methodology requires many years of research encompassing a wide range of soil, climatic and crop cultural conditions. No single agricultural research and extension institution can independently afford to develop and validate all of the soil and plant testing methodology that it requires. Research conducted in one state is often relevant in other states. Mutual cooperation between states avoids unnecessary duplication of research and helps extend research and extension budgets. The NCR-13 Committee serves as a facilitator to focus cooperative research and educational programs in soil testing and plant analysis throughout the North Central region. Soil testing and plant analysis technology continues to change as analytical and crop production technology changes. Increasing concerns about environmental problems and nutrient management have heightened the need for appropriate soil testing methods with proper interpretation and subsequent recommendations. A distinct need continues for a regional committee to stimulate and encourage interstate cooperation and transfer of information in soil testing and plant analysis.
Objectives
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To improve methods and operations of soil testing and plant analysis laboratories serving the North Central region.
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To improve the crop nutrient recommendations based on soil and plant analytical results using state of the art technologies.
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To enhance the appropriate use of soil testing in addressing environmental concerns.
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To disseminate information on recommended soil tests, plant analyses and nutrient applications to soils.
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To foster interaction between public and private soil testing and plant analysis laboratories to more fully integrate soil testing research activities among private, state and government entities.
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Procedures and Activities
Expected Outcomes and Impacts
- Meet annually to review new developments in soil testing methodology to include reports on such topics as the principles underlying various tests and recommendations, results of research on new analytical methods, innovations in laboratory operations and instrumentation, use of information technology and computer programming for lime and nutrient applications, and for soil test results summaries by county, state, soil classification or geographic region.
- Initiate and report on cooperative studies on various aspects of soil fertility diagnosis and correction such as laboratory operations, laboratory quality control and quality assurance, correlation of soil test result with crop responses to nutrient applications, roles of soil testing in nutrient management planning and means of improving analytical methods, laboratory operations and crop response calibrations.
- Foster the initiation of additional research where needed to improve soil testing, plant analyses and nutrient application recommendations by bringing these needs to the attention of the appropriate persons or agencies.
- Continue working relationship with SERA-IEG-6 with NCR-13 committee chair attending SERA-IEG-6 meetings and the SERA-IEG-6 committee chair attending NCR-13 meetings. Continue periodic joint meetings with SERA-IEG-6 and NEC-67 for purposes of development of joint recommendations and manuals. Establish communications and liaison with NC-128 and NCR-159 Regional Committees. Also, see Appendix 1
Projected Participation
View Appendix E: ParticipationEducational Plan
Prepare and publish bulletins, sponsor symposia in 2001, 2003, and 2005 in conjunction with the North Central Extension Industry Soil Fertility Conference and otherwise serve as a source of information on soil and plant analyses, interpretation of analyses and nutrient application recommendations to the public. Revise and update the recommended methods bulletin as required.
Interact with other similar regional committees such as SERA-IEG-6 and NEC-67 for exchange of ideas and information. The chair of this committee will attend the annual meeting with the SERA-IEG-6 committee to coordinate research and educational activities with that committee and the SERA-IEG-6 chairperson will be invited to this committees annual meeting. This committee will meet jointly with SERA-IEG-6 and NEC-67 in 2003.
The North Central Region has a large concentration of commercial soil testing laboratories that utilize methodologies that have been previously proposed, evaluated and adopted as standard methods for soil analysis by this committee. Committee members also make recommendations on how these tests are to be interpreted. This committee has impacted soil testing in states within the region and is regarded as an authoritative source for information on soil testing and plant analysis across the North Central Region.
Organization/Governance
The recommended Standard Governance for multistate research activities include the election of a Chair, a Chair-elect, and a Secretary. All officers are to be elected for at least two-year terms to provide continuity. Administrative guidance will be provided by an assigned Administrative Advisor and a CSREES Representative.
Literature Cited
Regional Bulletins:
Rehm, G. W., A. Mallarino, K. Reid, D. Franzen, and J. Lamb. 2001. Soil Sampling for variable rate fertilizer and lime application. North Central Multistate Rep. 348. Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.
Proceedings Papers:
Mallarino, A. 2001. Using precision ag technologies for soil test calibration. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Peters, J. 2001. Manure sampling and analysis: An update. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Rehm, G. 2001. Soil tests for micronutrients. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Reid, K. 2001. Can soil test labs help verify carbon sequestration. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Thorn, M., S. Brouder, and B. Joem. 2001. Use ofNaBPh4 as a routine assessment of soil K availability. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Watson, M. E. 2001. Standard methods manual for compost analysis. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop. Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines, IA.
Wolf, A., M. Watson, and N. Wolf. 2001. Nitrogen analysis of manures with combustion analyzers. In Proc. 16th Soil and Plant Analysts Workshop, Nov. 13-14, 2001, West Des Moines,IA.
Abstracts:
Alien, B. L., and A. P. Mallarino. 2001. Impact of long-term P applications on soil test P, total soil P, and P saturation. Abstract No. s08-mallarino 121527-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Balkcom, K. S., A. M. Blackmer, D. J. Hansen, T. F. Morris, and A P. Mallarino. 2001. Early season losses of fertilizer nitrogen from Iowa cornfields. Abstract No. sl l-balkcom075400-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Barbazan, M. M., A. P. Mallarino, A. Atia, and J. E. Sawyer. 2001. Evaluation of phosphorus availability in manured soils by soil testing and plant analysis. Abstract No. s08-mallarinol 12723-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Beegle, D. B., J. L. Weld, and G. L. Martin. 2001. Nutrient management plan: Pennsylvania example. Abstract No. s08-beeglel02816-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Bermudez, M., A. P. Mallarino, and D. J. Wittry. 2001. Variable-rate phosphorus and potassium fertilization for corn and soybean. 1. Impact on grain yield. Abstract No. s08-mallarinol04002-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Brouder, S. M., and B. C. Joem. 2001. Innovations in soil potassium (K) testing for agriculture. Abstract No. s08-brouderl 55152-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Dobermann, A., C. A. Shapiro, and T. A. Doerge. 2001. Potassium effects on maize yield and stalk strength. Abstract No. s08-dobermann083 847-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Eliason, R., J. A. Lamb, and G. W. Rehm. 2001. Colorimetric and ICP measurement of P extracted by the Mehlich III procedure. Abstract No. s08-rehml40523-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Gelderman, R. H., J. H. Lee, D. K. Lee, J. J. Doolittle, and D. D. Malo. 2001. Effect of exchangeable extractants on CD, Cu, and Zn fractionation in soil. Abstract No. s02-doolittlel 10856-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Hansen, N. C., P. D. Gessel, and G. W. Rehm. 2001. Phosphorus fertilizer management and runoff losses in a corn-soybean rotation. Abstract No. s06-hansen002628-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Hoeft, R. G., L. G. Bundy, A. Mallarino, and I. Daverde. 2001. Management practice effects on the potential for P loss from Midwestern soils. Abstract No. s06-hoeftl 03210-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Hofmann, B. S. and S. M. Brouder. 2001. Nitrate flux in drainage water as influenced by agricultural tile spacing. Abstract No. sll-hofmannl33646-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Hopkins, B. G., F. F. Vocasek, R. E. Lamond, G. M. Pierzynski, G. L. Keeler, and B. Davis. 2001. Nutrient management plan: Kansas example. Abstract No. s08-hopkinsl01453-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Jacobs, L. W., D. D. Warncke, and B. D. Knezek. 2001. Nutrient management plan: Michigan example. Abstract No. s08-jacobs084852-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Klatt, J. G., A. P. Mallarino, J. A. Downing, and J. A. Kopaska. 2001. Soil P, management practices, and P delivery to water bodies: Iowa Clear Lake Watershed. Abstract No. sl 1-mallarino093042-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Kleinman, P. J. A., B. G. Moyer, A. N. Sharpley, A. M. Wolf, D. Beegle, and P. A. Moore, Jr. 2001. Developing an environmental phosphorus test for manure. Abstract No. s08-klienman091014-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Lamb, J. A., and G. W. Rehm. 2001. Effect of phosphorus fertilization management on soil test P variability across a landscape. Abstract No. s08-lamb093155-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Mallarino, A. P. 2001. Placement and soil testing options to address emerging potassium deficiencies in Iowa. Abstract No. s08-mallarino 102959-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Mallarino, A. P., J. G. Klatt, B. L. Alien, J. L. Baker, and M. Camara. 2001. Relationship between soil P and P loss with runofffor Iowa benchmark soils. Abstract No. sl 1- mallarino003 859-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Mallarino, A. P., and B. M. Stewart. 2001. Phosphorus indexing cropland. The Iowa P index. Abstract No. s06-mallarino003033-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Myers, J. C., D. B. Beegle, W. Clouser, J. L. Weld, and A. N. Sharpley. 2001. Nutrient management standard and P index for Pennsylvania. Abstract No. s06-beegle083738-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Nathan, M. K, C. J. Starbuck, and Y. Sun. 2001. Making recommendations based on laboratory analysis of compost: Science or art. Abstract No. s08-nathanl 61610-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Niehues, B. J., R. E. Lamond, and C. J. Olsen. 2001. Starter fertilizer management for no-till corn production. Abstract No. s08-lamondl 50641-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Peters, J., D. Beegle, S. Combs, B. Hoskins, J. Kovar, M. Watson, A. Wolf, andN. Wolf. 2001. Development of a manure testing manual by a multi-regional committee. Abstract No. s08-petersl45439-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Rehm, G. W. 2001. Source, rate, and placement of sulfur for corn production. Abstract No. sO 8-rehml44155-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Ruark, M. D., J. A. Lamb, G. W. Rehm, and J. S. Strock. 2001. Phosphorus concentrations in runoff as effected by sugar beet production systems. Abstract No. s08-ruarkl 21811 -P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Runge, E. C. A., R. G. Hoeft, T. R. Peck, and A. H. Anderson. 2001. A procedure for rapid ameloriation of southern Illinois slick spot soils. Abstract No. s05-runge093 43 0-0. Agron Abs ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Wagar, T. L., and G. W. Rehm. 2001. Potash management for corn/soybean production in ridge- till. Abstract No. s08-rehml43036-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.
Warncke, D. D., and L. W. Jacobs. 2001. Mulching reduces apparent Pb and As concentration is asparagus spears. Abstract No. s08-wamckel62557-0. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA,Madison, WI.
Weld, J. L., D. B. Beegle, A. N. Sharpley, W. J. Gburek, and R. L. Parsons. 2001. Evaluation of phosphorus management strategies in Pennsylvania. Abstract No. s06-weldll5528-P. Agron. Abs. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.