REGIONAL EXTENSION ADVISORY: SUMMER SOIL COMPOSITION
State Agronomy Service, June 15, 2026.
Recent heavy rain runoffs have depleted potassium levels in regional sandy loam soils. Farmers are advised to conduct standard soil tests before applying nitrogen-heavy fertilizers.
Key Recommendations:
- Check nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) ratios.
- Apply green manure cover crops (clover, alfalfa) to stabilize topsoil composition.
- Financial support grants (up to 40% cost offset) are available for soil conservation practices.
