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I have a no-till field in rotation ( corn & beans) that has lost about 4 CEC in 6 years not sure why. The1st sample was taken in November 2010, ...
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Asked February 02, 2017, 9:45 PM EST
I have a no-till field in rotation ( corn & beans) that has lost about 4 CEC in 6 years not sure why. The1st sample was taken in November 2010, with the most resent being November 2016. 14 samples averaged 21.5 CEC in 2010 and 17.5 CEC in 2016.Organic Matter has increased a little starting at 3.2 in 2010 and 3.4 in 2016.
Marshall County Illinois
Expert Response
Thank you for your question to us at eXtension. I'm afraid that I can't find anyone in our online system who has the expertise to help you. I would suggest that you contact the following specialists:
From the University of Illinois:
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Bruce BranhamProfessor<personal data hidden>
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DoKyoung 'D.K.' LeeAssociate Professor<personal data hidden>
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Emerson NafzigerResearch Education Center CoordinatorProfessor<personal data hidden>
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Cameron PittelkowAssistant Professor<personal data hidden>
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Maria VillamilAssociate Professor<personal data hidden>
From Purdue University:
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Cliff Johnston - <personal data hidden>;
Phillip Owens - <personal data hidden>
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Darrell Schulze - <personal data hidden>
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Bernard Engel - <personal data hidden>;
I hope some of these specialists can help you. You may want to send them copies of your soil test results, if you have them.
