Managing cations and anions for improved soil nutrition and infiltration

Summary: A review of soil and water chemistry trends over the past 10 years indicates the following: That in arid areas of the country, fairways need to be leached more frequently to reduce sodium (ideally below 110 ppm) and sulfate (ideally below 600 ppm). Sand top dressing can improve sodium and salinity conditions and allow golf play after heavy irrigation or rainfall. Efforts to conserve water now and in the future will exacerbate the sodium and salinity problems throughout the…