PhilipJun 21, 20231 min readBeans (Vicia faba.) EstablishmentWhy am I growing, field beans? The reasons are many and varied but like all crops, yield and quality are essential parts of profitability...
PhilipFeb 26, 20212 min readWATER MOVEMENTWater runs down hill, it always has done and I believe it always will. But sometimes it can “push up” through the soil profile. Why is that?
PhilipFeb 24, 20211 min readSTRUCTURAL STABILITY OF SOILS. PART 2 OF 2For practical purposes soil texture can be assessed by hand using the method outlined in the Appendix of RB209. This method relies on...
PhilipFeb 20, 20212 min readSTRUCTURAL STABILITY OF SOILS. PART 1 OF 2Currently I am soil sampling. A week ago frozen ground made getting the gouge auger in the ground difficult.