Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County Office

Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Harris County

Helpful Info

• ANR Main Page
• ANR Events
• Gulf Coast Master Naturalist
• Master Urban Rancher
• Useful Links
• "How To" Videos

Soils & Soil Fertility Links

• ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
1. Sustainable Soil Management
2. Organic Farming
3. Energy and Agriculture
• Dry Fertilizer Blend Calculator (INTERACTIVE MS Excel FILE*)
• How to Collect Soil and Water Samples - "How To" Video Series
• Soil and Crop Sciences - TAMU
1. Soil and Water
2. Urban Ecology
3. Plant Biotechnology
4. Food and Fiber
• Soil, Water, Forage Testing Laboratory - TAMU
1. SE Texas Soil Testing Campaign - fill-in pdf file (due by Dec 1, 2006)
2. Shipping Samples and Visiting the Laboratory
3. Sample Submittal Forms
• USDA/NRCS Soil Web Site
1. Web Soil Survey - on-line map utility

*NOTE: To function properly, the interactive Excel file must be saved to a local disk, and the following MS Excel settings must be set before opening this file:
1. set macro security to medium: Tools|Macros|Security|Medium
2. install/activate Solver add-in: Tools|Add-Ins|Solver Add-in

Other Useful Link Topics

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilary aids, services or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to call 281.855.5600 to discuss specific needs.