Overview
Guide from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for estimating soil moisture by feel, condition, and appearance. Includes pictures and soil texture by feel flow charts for referencing. The document outlines and details the “feel and appearance method”, which varies with the moisture content in soil.
About
About National Resources Conservation Service
National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too. NRCS helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.