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Nutrient deficiencies and their symptoms

Cropaia

However, over time, the lack of essential nutrients can impact crop yield and quality, even without apparent symptoms. To address hidden nutrient deficiencies and prevent more severe imbalances, regular soil testing and plant tissue analysis are crucial. Soil pH above 7.5 can also hinder boron uptake by plants.

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To Reverse a Troubling Trend, Farmers Are Adding Rocks to Their Fields

Modern Farmer

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Soil microbes cycle faster there than in colder, drier climates, says Prevost.