The NRCS National Soil Survey Center recently released geochemical data to the interactive map “National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) Soil Characterization.” The map links to a national database of soil characterization data and allows you to locate pedons that have been analyzed. A pedon is the smallest unit of soil containing all the soil horizons of a particular soil type. Clicking on a pedon location in the map enables you to access lab data about that pedon. The map gives users nationwide a means to view Soil data that can be used by farmers, ranchers, landowners, and more. Read more…