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Pb1096 Liming Acid Soils In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1096 Liming Acid Soils In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Field & Commercial Crops
Soil test results indicate that approximately 50 percent of the cropland in Tennessee is too acid for optimum crop production. Because of this, determining the need for lime should be the first step in developing a sound crop fertilization program. Lime neutralizes excess soil acids and increases pH. If not limed as needed, soils continue to become more acid, reducing the soil’s potential to produce healthy plants and profitable yields.
Sp341-E The Chinch Bug In Grain Sorghum, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp341-E The Chinch Bug In Grain Sorghum, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Field & Commercial Crops
The chinch bug is very widely distributed throughout the United States but is rarely abundant enough to cause serious crop losses except in certain areas. However, during an outbreak, it can completely destroy stands of corn and grain sorghum.