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Impact Report

For plan Nutrient Management for Sustainable Soil Productivity
Date December 22, 2009, 10:22 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The NMSU soil testing lab submitted 828 soils for interpretation. This was approximately 6% fewer (55 interpretations) than was submitted for the same time period in 2008. All of these soil tests received suggestions on how to manage nutrients for plant production. The major presentation presented at nutrient management workshops was titled: “Soil Fertility and Other Challenges to Gardening in _____ County”." The evaluation by the participants had the following results: 90% said they would probably have their soil tested. 100% said they would change the way they fertilize/use amendments. 80% said they may change the way that they use organic products. 78% said they have a better understanding of New Mexico soil. All respondents said that they learned at least one thing about NM soil. If clients had to put a dollar value on this presentation it would be worth: a. $$$ (78%) b. $$ (19%) c. $ (3%) d. 0 (0%) One client had the following to say regarding soil test interpretation: “This report is very comprehensive with a lot of detailed information. I really see the importance of understanding salinity and I can now make the right decisions for future amendments.” Christi Rubio, Hidalgo County Agent stated: “March 11 - Held Soil and Water Testing Interpretation workshop in Animas; 100% of producers said the information on soil and water testing results was new; 100% said the workshop made test results easier to use; 88% said the hands on experience working with the field data, made the data easier to understand; 100% said they would use the information attained for future decisions related to their fields; Many positive comments were made and a request on future programs in: pest control, installation of fertilizers in irrigation systems; cover crops; and no till. 11 participants (6 producers)"