Water management is the skill of efficiently applying water to the soil to meet plant growth requirements and stimulate aerobic microbiological functioning.  Soil moisture content substantially below or above 50% of the soil’s maximum water holding capacity is costly in terms of long term harm to the soil’s productivity and wasted energy costs. 

Insufficient moisture promotes the build up of salts, which destroys soil structure and further lessens the ability of roots to take up water.  Excessive moisture reduces soil aeration,
wastes water and causes extra financial burdens relating to pumping and labor costs. AMS products work within the soil to reduce salinity and build soil structure . Thus our products
a ddress those soil factors which lead directly to improved water management.

How do AMS products improve water management?

AMS products help to rebuild soil structure by balancing some of the soil's chemistry.  Extractable sodium is reduced in the soil by leaching and/or precipitation which promotes
the development of soil aggregation. The combination of small and large soil aggregates
creates small and large pore spaces for improved drainage and aeration.  Improved root
growth increases the plant's access to water which, in turn, stimulates microbial functioning, further expanding the soil building processes.  Water management is improved because the
soil is better able to hold the plant's available moisture.  Growers can then better judge
irrigation requirements; and avoid over or under watering the crop.

   Soil moisture probe analysis demonstrates
   improved soil moisture retention at lower
   depths compared to a paired control in the
   adjacent row of trees.  Product application
   was 2 gallons/year using a 50:50 mixture
   of SuperBio ® AgBlend TM and SoilBuilder TM.

 

Improved Water Management Data
Benefit		Field Study Summary
Reduced Irrigation Costs:		California citrus irrigation savings more than pays for product costs
Improved soil water holding capacity:		Florida citrus study shows higher moisture content in the soil profile
Reduced compaction, improved soil structure and roots tapping moisture deeper in the soil:		USDA/NRCS 1997 corn study shows deeper root penetration and yield
Improved water drainage:		California alfalfa study shows better drainage helps increase yield