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A Year Without a P Application Might be a Good Idea

By Dan Kaiser posted on October 6, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota

We know that P is a critical element required for crop growth and development, and if deficient, the lack of P can significantly reduce crop yield. While application of P fertilizer is common, it is not always required to achieve maximum yield.

Correcting Nutrient Issues with Real-World Soil Tests

Neal Kinsey breaks down real soil test reports, offers recommendations for correcting nutrient imbalances and adds what no-tillers should consider with their own soil test results.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 2, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Neal Kinsey has heard some people say that the purpose of a soil test is just to point you in the right direction.

Manure Isn't What it Used to Be

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

University of Minnesota Extension researchers say they're planning to launch a computer database to monitor manure nutrient values. Past values don't match the results in testing, which frequently contain more plant nutrients than past values indicate.

Ag Groups Accuse Fertilizer Industry of Price-Gouging

By Brian O'Connor posted on June 20, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Among 24 groups who signed a letter to the USDA as part of the official comment on fertilizer are a few prominent ag and regen groups, including the Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin farmers unions.

Adam Chappell Mulches Out of P and K

2022 Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners Award recipient is slashing synthetic inputs with no-till, cover crops and lots of added carbon.

By Brian O'Connor posted on May 3, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Adam Chappell remembers when he decided to remove two elements from his farm’s periodic table. Until 2015, the fourth-generation Arkansas no-tiller and 2022 Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners Award recipient had been purchasing the usual rates of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on his family land outside of Cotton Plant, Ark., where he farms with his brother, Seth.

[Podcast] No-Till Rice and Mulching What’s Available With Adam Chappell

For this No-Till Farmer podcast, sponsored by Yetter Farm Equipment, fifth-generation Arkansas farmer Adam Chappell, joins us to talk about how he got into no-till, what methods he employs, what he sees for the future, and more.

March 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Top 3 Missouri Fertility Management Considerations of 2022

By Justin Calhoun and Manjula Nathan posted on March 4, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management

Given the University of Missouri summary results, three fertility management strategies should be strongly considered for the 2022 season.

Soil Cation Ratios Versus Sufficiency Levels

April 23, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

One of the fertilizer recommendation philosophy is based on an ideal ratio of soil cations. Another is based simply on the levels of these cations available in soil.

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Fertilizer Expenses Creep Upward

After slashing their fertilizer bill nearly 27% in 2016, no-tillers battled to keep their spending on applied nutrients to a 4% increase last year.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on March 10, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After having made considerable cuts to their fertilizer spending in 2016, No-Till Farmer readers fought hard to hold on to those dollars in a bid to stay profitable in 2017. They did well, for the most part.

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

January 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Univeristy of Minnesota Extension

Targeting the right product depends on many factors but can go a long way to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment in sulfur fertilizer.

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