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Soil sampling for soil fertility has been extensive conducted for many years in precision farming operations to develop soil management zones.  But measuring the soil fertility levels does not address the level of soil quality or the yield potential across a farming landscape.  Recently, there has been tremendous interest in developing soil maps for farmers fields that ....... Read more in the PDF document.

PDF - Soil Sampling Methodology and Economics

Excel - Carbon Sampling Cost Worksheet.xlsx

Agricultural and forestry waste is typically disposed of using open burn piles. However, this method usually creates a lot of ash and destroys most of the available carbon.  Burning waste in low oxygen environment, called pyrolysis, creates biochar material which leaves most of the carbon in the biochar residue, resulting in a biproduct that has economic value.  ....... Read more in the PDF document.

PDF Economic Analysis and Profit Potential of a Mobile Air Curtain Biochar Processor

Excel - CharBoss Costs  Operating Assumptions.xlsx

This tool is designed for producers considering the purchase of a new towed implement for use in their farming operation. The power requirements for utilization of the implement will depend on the size of the implement and its purpose. It is important to know the minimum tractor power requirements for the implement’s utilization to determine if the producer’s current tractor inventory is sufficient for the implement’s use  ....... Read more in the PDF document.

PDF - Tractor Recommendation Worksheet 

Excel - Power Unit Recommendations for a Towed Implement.xlsx