# Considering Soil Health

Author: Jim Steadman
Published: 2016-02-22
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/market-analysis/production-outlook-acreage/considering-soil-health/

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Soil is not as simple as it seems – especially in Mississippi, where about 250 different soil types have been identified.

If you’ve ever wondered about the multiple factors that impact soil health, Mississippi State University Extension Soils Specialist Larry Oldham and Agronomist Bobby Golden offer [a primer on building and protecting soil health](http://www.mississippi-crops.com/2016/02/19/considering-soil-health/) to help meet long-term management goals for your fields.