Soil Health Resource Library
The WaSHI Resource Library includes current, peer-reviewed learning materials backed by research. The library is an active and growing resource. Browse by resource type, topic, and region, or search or see latest releases.
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In this article, authors estimated nitrogen balances between cropland use and manure production within Whatcom County, Washington and examined a theoretical scenario in which a specific nutrient recovery product was utilized across the region.
The dairy industry has had
to manage increasing concentrations of manure. Handling, storage and application of these manures and
the associated nutrients to soils have in some areas contributed to air and water quality impairment. Distribution to adjacent horticultural farms could aid in improving nutrient balances.
This report explores the integration of composting with biochar. Two field sampling experiments and two laboratory experiments examined the effect of biochar on emission of VOCs from compost.
The focus of this fact sheet is organic soil amendments, which gardeners often apply at high rates to build garden
and landscape soils.
This report outlines the state of the science on soil health in potato production systems in the PNW and provides initial recommendations for directing future research funding.