CHAPTER 37 ‑ AGRONOMIC SERVICES

 

SECTION .0100 ‑ ORGANIZATION

 

 

02 NCAC 37 .0101             ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

02 NCAC 37 .0102             COORDINATION AND ADVICE

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑22(17);

Eff. July 17, 1981;

Repealed Eff. January 1, 1985.

 

 

 

 

SECTION .0200 ‑ PROGRAMS

 

02 NCAC 37 .0201             SOIL TESTING SERVICE

Individuals desiring soil tests may obtain the soil container and instructions from the Agronomic Services Division, county extension office, farm supply dealers, Agronomic Division Regional Agronomists, or other local agricultural advisors.  All samples will be analyzed for volume weight, pH, BpH, humic matter, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc.  Nutrient and management recommendations will be made to correct deficiencies or toxicities by the application of lime, fertilizer, and other soil amendments.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑22(17);

Eff. July 17, 1981;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1990.

 

 

 

02 NCAC 37 .0202             PLANT ANALYSIS SERVICE

Individuals desiring plant analysis may obtain plant tissue mailers and instructions from the Agronomic Services Division, county extension office, farm supply dealers, Agronomic Division Regional Agronomists, or other local agricultural advisors.  All samples will be analyzed for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, boron and other elements as needed.  Results of the test and recommendations for corrective action will be provided.  For the purposes of this Rule, "plant analysis" shall include analysis of wastes and other solutions for agronomic purposes.  A fee of four dollars ($4.00) will be charged for each sample analyzed.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Amendment Eff. July 7, 1989 for a Period of 180 Days to Expire on January 2, 1990;

Authority G.S. 106‑22(17);

Eff. July 17, 1981;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1990; January 2, 1990.

 

 

 

02 NCAC 37 .0203             NEMATODE ADVISORY SERVICE

Individuals desiring nematode analysis may obtain sample containers and instructions from the Agronomic Services Division, county extension office, farm supply dealers, Agronomic Division Regional Agronomists, or other local agricultural advisors.  If plant‑destructive nematodes are found in the soil, the best method of control will be recommended.  A fee of two dollars ($2.00) will be charged for each sample analyzed.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Amendment Eff. July 7, 1989 for a Period of 180 Days to Expire on January 2, 1990;

Authority G.S. 106‑22(17);

Eff. July 17, 1981;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1990; January 2, 1990.