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Conservation Corner: Soil☺ Moisture

Soil health plays an important role in the success of any agricultural operation. This is especially true of soil moisture. Soil acts as a major storage reservoir for moisture. According to NRCS, soil with just 1% of organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil can hold approximately 27,000 gallons of water per acre. This is a substantial amount of water that could be available to support plant growth and ultimately grazing livestock. With…