Salinity Management Guide
This Salinity Management Guide helps growers manage soil and water salinity. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Test soil and irrigation water
- Note crop salt tolerance
- Identify salty or wet spots
- Plan leaching if drainage allows
- Improve drainage where needed
- Choose tolerant crops or varieties
- Manage fertilizer salt
- Record changes over time
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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