Organic Matter in Soil

[@kennydanger7762]

Very helpful. In turf business, high OM can be problematic and lead to disease issues. Would incorporating sand into a high OM soil help with the water holding issue?

[@AgPhD]

Brian and Darren addressed your question on Ag PhD Radio: soundcloud.com/agphd/09-20-21-residue-management#t=40:30

[@justingermanovich]

So does vertical tillage burn up organic matter? Say I run 2 inches deep with a zero degree blade angle, does that effect my possibilities of building my organic matter?

[@familyfarmertn8931]

I was wondering the same thing. I use a drill with a coulter cart to plant cover crops does about the same thing. I do like the way it cuts up the surface residue.

[@AgPhD]

Brian and Darren addressed your question on Ag PhD Radio recently: soundcloud.com/agphd/10-18-18-nitrogen-for-soybeans#t=36:09

[@josephmilton7686]

Why is organic matter important to the soil and the living organisms?

[@selinagross1410]

Greatest Thanks 🙏

[@robertdixon6536]

What is ideal level of organic is optimal? I know in lawns if you exceed 10% you start getting grubs and army worms.

[@AgPhD]

Brian and Darren responded to your question on Ag PhD Radio: soundcloud.com/agphd/10-17-18-harvest-updates#t=10:20