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Research Project: Innovative Cropping System Solutions for Sustainable Production on Spatially Variable Landscapes

Location: Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research

Title: Regional soil health testing for SHAPE: probing our nation's soil health

Author
item Veum, Kristen

Submitted to: Washington National Cooperative Soil Survey Work Planning Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/20/2025
Publication Date: 6/24/2025
Citation: Veum, K.S. 2025. Regional soil health testing for SHAPE: probing our nation's soil health [slide presentation]. 2025 National Cooperative Soil Survey National Conference, June 23-25, 2025, virtual.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This presentation provides an update on the Regional Soil Health Testing for SHAPE project funded by the NRCS Soil Health Division. Overall, soil sampling has been initiated in 16 states, with 713 management surveys completed, 358 fields sampled, and 634 samples collected -- representing approximately 5% of the expected 13000 total samples. In-house soil processing and analysis is proceeding. The five current SHAPE soil health indicators are the top priority in order to provide a soil health report back to the participating farmers as soon as possible. The remaining soil analyses will proceed when contracts are in place. Another 10 western states will be opened to farmers soon.