21. MassGIS - Soils Datalayer Description OVERVIEW. The soils datalayer has been automated from 125,000 published soils surveys as provided on various media by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA http://www.mass.gov/mgis/soi.htm

The Official Website of the Office of Geographic Information (MassGIS) MassGIS Home Mass.Gov Home State Agencies State Online Services Datalayers/GIS Database Soils - October 2008 Download these layers: Soils Polygons and Special (Spot/Ad Hoc) Features Soils Project Status (ESRI Shapefile) OVERVIEW The Soils datalayer has been automated from 1:25,000 published soils surveys as provided on various media by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). All soils data released by MassGIS have been "SSURGO-certified," which means they have been reviewed and approved by the NRCS and meet all standards and requirements for inclusion in the national release of county-level digital soils data. Soil survey areas are roughly based on county boundaries. At MassGIS the soils datalayer is stored in ArcSDE for Oracle as the statewide feature class . Two companion layers, and , represent "special" or "ad hoc" features such as gravel pits, wet areas, bedrock escarpments and others. Beginning in August, 2003, MassGIS is distributing soils data online by survey area, not by USGS Quad (see download links above). Specifics for each survey area (such as dates of compilation and other details) can be found in the FGDC-compliant metadata text files that MassGIS distributes with all SSURGO data.

22. Soils In Mississippi Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. http://msucares.com/crops/soils/

23. Soils | Define Soils At Dictionary.com –noun 1. the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus. 2. a particular kind of earth sandy soil. 3. the ground as producing vegetation or http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/soils

24. The World's Top 10 Wine Soils - Winegeeks The World's Top 10 Wine soils. By Sunny Brown. It's no secret that those in the know in the wine biz get all giddy when talking about soil. Wine lovers and makers alike droll http://www.winegeeks.com/articles/139

login register account profile ... home By Sunny Brown It's no secret that those in the know in the wine biz get all giddy when talking about soil. Wine lovers and makers alike droll on and on about how one vineyard has subterraneous tufa while another vineyard boasts a blend of calcareous marl and limestone clay. While it may take a degree in Geology for all of these terms to make sense, it is easy to see that certain places in the world are perfect for growing grapes. Which brings us to the question of Why? Lots of places have warm weather and low amounts of rainfall. There are plenty of fine winemakers who are not limited to the more famous regions. So what is it about Burgundy, and the Mosel Valley, and the Rutherford Bench that set them apart from so many other quality areas? It isn't because they were there first, or because of dumb luck that certain regions have become famous, which brings us back to just one very important thing- the soil. Winemakers for centuries have plotted out through hard work and lots of trial and error specific sites that not only have unique geological compositions, but that also grow the finest grapes in the world for wine. What follows is our Top Ten list of great winegrowing soils. The criteria are thus: Unique qualities, historical importance and market appeal of the wines. As with any list, this is bound to offend those who are omitted or feel slighted at their ranking. Don't like it? Feel free to add your comments to the bottom of this article.

25. Soils Check out Soil Map for online information related to soils. SoilMap is an online, interactive webbased program that allows anyone with a computer and internet access to learn more http://www.blairconservationdistrict.org/soils.htm

Check out Soil Map for online information related to Soils. SoilMap is an online, interactive web-based program that allows anyone with a computer and internet access to learn more about Pennsylvania soils. SoilMap is a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania State Cooperative Extension Geospatial Technology Program, Land Analysis Lab, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and PASDA. This program allows you to highlight an area and identify specific soil characteristics that would have been previously found in a County's Soil Survey. For more detailed information on soils see the newly created WEB SOIL SURVEY , which was developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S.D.A. This web based tool includes all available data originally printed in the individual County's Soil Survey with the ease of site identification through the use of Latitude and Longitude coordinates. The page allows anyone to create and print maps using the most recent aerial photography. The Story of Blair County Soils (abstract from Soil Survey of Blair County, Pennsylvania) Physiography and Geology The majority of the county is in the Valley and Ridge physiographic province; the western third is in the Appalachian Plateau physiographic province. The Valley and Ridge province forms a series of parallel valleys and ridges oriented northeast-southwest, while the Appalachian Plateau province has high, rounded ridges and stream-dissected valleys.

26. Soil: Definition, Synonyms From Answers.com The Nature and Properties of soils. Upper Saddle River, N.J. Prentice Hall, 2001. Helms, Douglas. Soil and Southern History. Agricultural History 74, no. 4 (2000) 723–758. http://www.answers.com/topic/soil

var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Animal Life Health History, Politics, Society ... Technology soil Dictionary: soil soil Home Library Dictionary n. The top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter. A particular kind of earth or ground: sandy soil. Country; land: native soil. The agricultural life: a man of the soil. A place or condition favorable to growth; a breeding ground. [Middle English, from Anglo-Norman, a piece of ground (influenced in meaning by Latin solum , soil), from Latin solium , seat.] soil soil v. soiled soil·ing soils v.tr. To make dirty, particularly on the surface. To disgrace; tarnish: a reputation soiled by scandal. To corrupt; defile. To dirty with excrement. v.intr. To become dirty, stained, or tarnished. n. The state of being soiled. A stain. Filth, sewage, or refuse. Manure, especially human excrement, used as fertilizer. [Middle English soilen , from Old French souiller , from Vulgar Latin *suculāre (from Late Latin suculus , diminutive of Latin

27. Soils & Structures soils Structures West Michigan's Leader in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Material Testing http://www.soilsandstructures.com/

28. UC Davis: Soils And Biogeochemistry Graduate Group Welcome. The Graduate Group in soils and Biogeochemistry, within the Land, Air and Water Resources Department, offers programs of study and research leading to M.S. and Ph.D http://soils.ucdavis.edu/

@import url(liquid.css); Prospective Students Current Students Faculty Research ... Contact Us Welcome The Graduate Group in Soils and Biogeochemistry, within the Land, Air and Water Resources Department , offers programs of study and research leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Soils and Biogeochemistry focuses on the study of physical, chemical and biological processes that occur in the soils of different landforms and ecosystems. The goal is to understand the complex processes of mass and energy flow that control agricultural and natural ecosystem functions, productivity and sustainability. These studies assess the impacts and implications of natural processes and anthropogenic effects, such as climate change, on soil and ecosystem behavior and development. Topics include: pesticide and trace element adsorption on surfaces; mineral weathering; fate and transport of native and applied chemicals; soil microbial ecology; fate and emission of greenhouse gases; soil carbon sequestration; nutrient uptake and management; nutrient cycling through managed and wildland ecosystems; organic agriculture; bioavailability of toxics; soil erosion; conservation; ecosystem productivity and sustainability; and the study of soil evolution on the landscape. These studies are carried out within a framework of integrating applied chemical, physical, mathematical, and biological sciences. The Soils and Biogeochemistry program at UC Davis offers a unique opportunity to learn about soil processes in the diverse regions of California, and their role in agricultural, forest, coastal, wetland and urban ecosystems. Our faculty study the scientific processes that contribute to sustainable land and water resource management. A major emphasis of our group is to encourage interactions, interdisciplinary work, and group activities, such as our two annual field trips. An advanced degree in Soils and Biogeochemistry from UC Davis provides you with the knowledge, contacts, and training necessary to begin a promising career as a researcher, technician, or resource manager in this ever-expanding field.

29. Map Index | World Soil Resources | NRCS Soils Map showing world wide distribution of soil types. http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/mapindex/

Soils Home About Us Soil Survey Soil Use ... Contact Us Search Soils All NRCS Sites for Soil Use Hydric Soils Soil Quality State of the Land ... Centers and Institutes World Soil Resources Map Index Last Modified: All global maps shown here are drafts . Your opinions/criticisms are welcome. Send comments to paul.reich@wdc.usda.gov Skip to Regional/Country Maps Global Maps Global Soil Regions Soil Moisture Regimes Soil Temperature Regimes Biomes Major Land Stresses Inherent Land Quality Desertification Water Erosion Wind Erosion Human Induced Desert. Human Induced H2O Er. Human Induced Wind Er. Anthropic Landscapes Anthropic Tension Zones Soil Organic Carbon Soil Inorganic Carbon Wetlands Water Holding Capacity Phosphorus Global Population Density Regional and Country Maps Afghanistan Soil Regions map Lithuania General Soil Map Indonesia This publication requires Adobe Acrobat A Case Study of the Cimanuk Watershed Back to World Soil Resources Back to Top NRCS Soils Home Site Map Contact ... USDA

30. New Georgia Encyclopedia Soils soils. soils, which are composed of minerals, organic material, water, and air, serve as the foundation for terrestrial ecosystems. The rates at which nitrogen, phosphorus, and http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2194

31. Web Laboratory Units Lectures and Laboratory Units of the Soil Sciences Courses at the University of Minnesota. Influences on soil fertility are explained and simple soil tests are described. http://www.soils.umn.edu/academics/classes/soil2125/doc/labunts.htm

Introduction to Web Lab Units - This is the course text book Unit 1 The Materials for Making Soil Unit 2 Soil Texture Unit 3 Soil Horizons Unit 4 Soil Forming Factors Unit 5 Soil Taxonomy Unit 6 Soil Bulk Density Unit 7 Soil Water Unit 8 Soil Survey Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11 Clay Minerals Unit 12 Unit 13 Home Page for Basic Soils Directions: Chose the Web Laboratory Unit you want to work on. You must complete reading the Web Lab Unit before going to do the laboratory investigation in room 243 Borlaug or e-mail terry.cooper@umn.edu if you have questions. Links of Interest about Soil Internet Glossary of Soil Science Terms http://www.soils.org/sssagloss/ - World Soil Map updated using WRB system: http://www.fao.org/ag/agl/ - Smithsonian Soil Exhibit http://www.soils.org/smithsonian/ -Soil Science Education http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov/ - International Union of Soil Scientists http://www.iuss.org/ - World Soil Resources http://soils.usda.gov/use/worldsoils/ -International Soil Reference and Information Centre http://www.isric.nl/ -Soil and Water Conservation Society http://www.swcs.org/

32. Soils | New Jersey NRCS What is a Soil Survey? Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Scientists develop and maintain the Soil Survey. In New Jersey, Soil Surveys provide soil descriptions http://www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soils/

New Jersey Home About Us News Programs ... Contact Us Search New Jersey All NRCS Sites for Technical Resources Agriculture Waste Management Biology Cultural Resources ... Find a Service Center Soils What is a Soil Survey? Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Scientists develop and maintain the Soil Survey. In New Jersey, Soil Surveys provide soil descriptions, interpretations and maps for each county. Information about soil characteristics and capabilities in their county assist communities, landowners and government in land-use planning. Educators use soil surveys for soil science instruction. Web Soil Survey The Web Soil Survey is updated and maintained online as the single authoritative source of soil survey information. This is the "official" Soil Survey. Historical Soil Survey publications are available in PDF. These publications are for reference only. The official Soil Survey information is available in the Web Soil Survey. Help for finding the report you need from Web Soil Survey: developed by NJ NRCS Soils Staff - updated December 2009 Web Soil Survey - Soil Properties (41 KB) Web Soil Survey - Soil Report (48 KB) Web Soil Survey - Suitabilities and Limitations (59 KB) from national Web Soil Survey Web Soil Survey - How to Use It 2726 KB) Soil Data Mart Soil Data Mart - SSURGO (Soil Survey Geographic Database) spatial data and tabular data are available for download for use in GIS (Geographic Information Systems). Interpretation reports can be viewed online. Soil Data Mart users who register at the website will be advised by email when updated

33. Web Soil Survey - Home to view or print a soil map, or click the Soil Data Explorer tab to access soil data for your area and determine the suitability of the soils for a particular use. http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/

var lastmoddate = "Last Modified: 11/11/2009"; window.name = "homepage"; Access to soil survey information is provided through maps. All text and tables relate to the map symbols and the areas delineated on these maps. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of soil survey information should contact the NRCS at the USDA Service Center that services the county of interest. See also the NRCS Accessibility Statement You are here: Web Soil Survey Home Search for keywords National NRCS All NRCS Sites Click to view larger image. Use the Area of Interest tab to define your area of interest. Click to view larger image. Click the Soil Map tab to view or print a soil map, or click the Soil Data Explorer tab to access soil data for your area and determine the suitability of the soils for a particular use. The items you want saved in a report can be added to your shopping cart. Click to view larger image. Use the Shopping Cart tab to get your custom printable report immediately, or download it later.

34. Soils | Illinois NRCS soils Illinois soils the soil survey will never be completed because I cannot conceive of the time when knowledge of soils will be complete. http://www.il.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soils/index.html

Illinois Home About Us News Programs ... Contact Us Search Illinois All NRCS Sites for Illinois Technical Resources eFOTG Bath Engineering ... Central Region Soils Illinois Soils "... the soil survey will never be completed because I cannot conceive of the time when knowledge of soils will be complete. Our expectation is that our successors will build on what has been done, as we are building on the work of our predecessors." [ A portion of a letter by R.S. Smith, the Director of the Illinois Soil Survey, dated September 27, 1928, in response to the Comptroller of the University of Illinois when asked to make an estimate of the cost of completing the state soil survey.] Illinois Suite of Maps These maps were produced from data available from the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Data Mart . Please send your comments to Bob McLeese , State Soil Scientist. (Posted 11/6/09) SoilView Information on the interactive Soil Survey on a CD-ROM. Includes manuscript, tables, soils, imagery, digital topographic quadrangles and more, with a GIS engine, to provide real functionality to digital soil data. [ SoilView Digital Soil Data for Illinois Soil Survey SSURGO Known by the acronym SSURGO this is soil polygon and special feature data in DLG, Arc export and Arc coverage format, with associated tabular data. [

35. Welcome To Soil-net.com!! A comprehensive resource for education on soils in primary and secondary schools. Soil basic properties, geography, functions, threats, activities and careers. http://www.soil-net.com/

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36. Soils Tutorials - Biology Online Soil and its ramifications on plant growth. Welcome to biologyonline.org! Please login to access all site features. http://www.biology-online.org/11/5_soils.htm

Login Welcome to biology-online.org! Please login to access all site features. Create an account Log me on automatically each visit Join for Free! 33001 members Answers to all your Biology Questions Search table of contents Plant cells vs. Animal cells Plant Tissues Stems ... Roots Soils Leaves Fruits Flowers and Seeds Water in Plants Plant Metabolism ... Soils Soils - Plant Biology Where a plant grows and what resources are available to it is of vital importance to the life of a plant. The soil type and quality can be the difference between survival and termination for a plant. Soil is a very dynamic and complex portion of the earth’s crust. In some places the soil is only a few centimeters thick, while in others it is hundreds of feet deep. In the grand scheme of things, soil is vital not only to us as humans, but also to the existence of nearly all living organisms. Soil contributes to the plants that grow in it, just as the growing plants give back to the soil. It is a point of dynamic exchange between the living and non-living components of the earth. The soil as what it is today, is a result of many factors coming together: climate, parent material, local topography, vegetation, living organisms and, of course, time.  All of the factors can be involved in various degrees, which is why there are many thousands of soil types. The solid bulk of soil consists of minerals and organic matter. In between the solid particles are pore spaces, which are filled with varying amounts of air and water. The pore sizes and how they are connected within the soil bulk, determine the quality of soil aeration. Aeration refers to how water and air are held within a soil sample.

37. Soils | Wisconsin NRCS Lists published soil mapping reports for the state and provides online reports for several counties. http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soil/

Wisconsin Home About Us News Programs ... Contact Us Search Wisconsin All NRCS Sites for Technical Resources Certified Planners Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP) Conservation Planning Tools Electronic Field Office Tech Guide (eFOTG) eFOTG Notices ... Find a Service Center Wisconsin Soils Program Soil Survey work in Wisconsin began in the early 1900s shortly after the inception of the National Cooperative Soil Survey . On May 14, 2006, over 100 years of Wisconsin soil survey work was completed when the digital soils data for Iron County, Wisconsin was posted to the Soil Data Mart bringing digital soils coverage for Wisconsin to 100%. This accomplishment could not have been achieved without the National Cooperative Soil Survey program, which in Wisconsin is a joint effort of the NRCS and other federal, state, and local agencies. Principal state cooperators include the University of Wisconsin-

38. Ohio's Soils CONTACTS. Mailing Address Division of Soil Water Resources 2045 Morse Rd Building B3 Columbus, OH 43229 Phone (614) 265-6610 FAX (614) 262-2064 http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/9051/Default.aspx

39. The Encyclopedia Of Saskatchewan | Details soils are natural bodies formed by the cumulative effects of climate, vegetation, geological material, topography, and drainage. These effects are expressed by the development http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/soils.html

BROWSE BY SUBJECT ENTRY LIST (A-Z) IMAGE INDEX CONTRIBUTOR INDEX ... SEARCH Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. For assistance in exploring this site, please click here Agriculture and Food If you have feedback regarding this entry please fill out our feedback form Soils Figure S-1. Soil Profile of Chenozemic Soil Glenn Padbury Soils are natural bodies formed by the cumulative effects of climate see glacial deposits , laid down either by ice or by water from the melting ice. Glacial till, the material carried and deposited by ice, is the most common type of parent material; soils developed in glacial till are commonly loamy in texture. Sandy and gravelly soils are typically developed on glaciofluvial deposits laid down by moving meltwater, while silty and clayey soils are found mainly in former glacial lakes. Figure S-2. Soil Zones of Saskatchewan. Canadian Plains Research Center Mapping Division View PDF Over broad regions and long periods of time, differences in Climate and in the related natural vegetation have a pronounced effect on soil formation. Thus, in Saskatchewan over the past 10,000 years, forces of climate acting upon the landscape and geologic materials left by the retreating glaciers have created broad distinctive zones of vegetation and soil; in fact, in no other part of the country are these zonal relationships so clearly displayed ( see Glenn Padbury Print Entry HOME BROWSE BY SUBJECT ENTRY LIST (A-Z) ... MERCURY CMS This web site was produced with financial assistance provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan.

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