Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book "is written specifically for western agriculture and for individuals seeking practical, production-oriented, problem-solving information. ... Basic information is included on properties of soil, water, and plants. Fertilizer products, their properties, and their management are presented, as is related information on soil amendments and irrigation water quality. All this is framed in the context of western agriculture--that is, primarily high-yielding irrigated crops grown on soils frequently having a pH above 7.0"--Foreword. Soil and plant growth -- Water and plant growth -- Principles of plant growth -- Essential plant nutrients -- Fertilizer-a source of plant nutrients -- Fertilizer formulation, storage, and handling -- Methods of applying fertilizer -- Site-specific fertilizer management -- Soil and tissue testing -- Correcting soil problems with amendments -- Fertilizers and our environment.