Improving Soil Micronutrients

Improving Soil Micronutrients

Summary

Summary: Sheep and cattle farmer Bob Russo, who has been using managed rotational grazing for a number of years, will explore methods of improving micro-nutrient levels in his pastures. He believes that if the nutrients — calcium, magnesium, sulfate, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, chlorine, aluminum, sodium and others) are brought into the optimal range, his forage production and animal performance will improve. His aim is for livestock to receive the micronutrients from the pasture, thus reducing the amount he provides in feed or supplements. His plan is to do a comprehensive soil test and then balance the soil micronutrients by applying a natural rock dust. The dust will also be tested to determine its content.

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