All you need to know about total organic material measurement (#OM246) by depth
This explains the OM246 test and how it is distinct from the usual tests for soil organic matter. I go through the key points of the organic matter bullet list that I posted on my blog, and emphasize what everyone should understand about this type of testing.
I introduced this bullet list: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/soil-organic-matter-bullet-list/
This is the OM246 project page with sampling instructions: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/om246/
ATC newsletters: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/#newsletters
This is the OM246 project page with sampling instructions: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/om246/
ATC newsletters: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/#newsletters
Subscribe to my new podcast, Turf Without Borders, at https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/subscribe
Register for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/
Register for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls at https://ogsa.ca/golfsupers-2025thecanadian/
Register for the BIGGA Continue to Learn programme in Harrogate: https://www.btme.org.uk/continue-to-learn.html
Register for my seminar at the GCSAA Conference and Show: https://gcsaaconference.com/education/session-detail?evt_id=737742c0-bb52-4192-ab34-f06c2413df04&ses_id=d85db2dc-ec5b-48c4-820f-57abce2a5193
If you'd like to attend the 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference in Japan, here's a direct link to the conference website: https://itrc2025.turfsociety.com/
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Micah Woods
I'm chief scientist at the Asian Turfgrass Center and director of the @paceturf information service. Some current projects include #OM246, #ClipVol, and #MLSN.
