What Is Really Happening in Your Soil?

What happens beneath your crop can tell you a lot about what's happening above it. Your soil's structure, organic matter, nutrient availability, and biological activity all play a role in creating the conditions your crops need to grow.

But how do these factors work together? And what can a closer look at your soil tell you about the conditions in your field?

Get to know your Soil

Have five minutes? Watch Episode 1 of the TriCal Group Soil Health Video Series for a closer look at the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil and how they interact.

Watch Episode 1: Soil Health

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMfi89OsJ3o

In this episode, you'll explore several key components of soil health and what they mean for your field:

• Soil texture: How the balance of sand, silt, and clay influences your soil's properties.
• Soil structure: How the arrangement of soil particles affects root development, water movement, and air exchange.
• Organic matter: How organic matter contributes to soil structure and supports important soil processes.
• Soil biology: How bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes contribute to the soil ecosystem.
• Topsoil protection: Why limiting erosion helps preserve the valuable soil resources your crops depend on.
• Field management: How a better understanding of your soil conditions can help you make more informed management decisions.

Understanding Your Soil as a System

Your soil isn't just dirt beneath your feet. It's a dynamic environment where physical, chemical, and biological properties work together.

Soil structure influences how water moves through your field and how air reaches developing roots. Organic matter and biological activity contribute to important soil processes, while chemical properties, including nutrient availability, help shape the conditions in which your crops grow.

Looking at these factors together can give you a better understanding of your field's characteristics and help you ask the right questions when evaluating management practices for your crops and production goals.

Keep Building Your Soil Health Knowledge

Episode 1 is the starting point for a broader conversation about what's happening beneath your crop. Future topics in the TriCal Group Soil Health Video Series include soil microbiology, crop performance, pre-plant soil fumigation, and other practices that influence the soil environment.

At TriCal, Inc., we believe understanding your soil is an important step toward making informed soil management decisions. The more you know about the conditions in your field, the better equipped you are to evaluate your options and plan for your production goals.

Have questions about soil health or soil management?

Contact TriCal, Inc. to connect with our team.

Phone: (669) 327-5076

Email: [email protected]