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Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Independent Research

October 16, 2024

Marion Calmer goes through his 40-year journey of replicated studies on nitrogen rates, row spacings, populations, tillage vs. no-till vs strip-till, residue management and most recently the long-term effects of surface-applied phosphorus and potassium.

How Soil Life Contributes to Soil Health

By Katja Koehler-Cole and Carolina Córdova posted on April 1, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Microbes, nutrients and other natural processes work together to create healthy soil for optimum crop growth.

Does Phosphorus Fertilizer Always Result in a Positive Yield Response?

January 31, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: C.O.R.N. Newsletter

A few frequent questions about phosphorus (P) fertilizer use are: Does P fertilizer always result in a positive yield response? How much yield increase is expected with applied P? What is the likelihood of yield penalty if P fertilizer is not applied?

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Ahead of the Curve

Turning Wastewater into Phosphorus Fertilizer

University of Illinois studies show struvite could recycle waste phosphates, reduce runoff pollution & possibly boost crop production

By Dan Crummett posted on January 26, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

University of Illinois researchers have shown a substance separated from wastewater holds promise as a “triple win” for phosphorus (P) use in farming.

Water Management Key to Crop's Nutrient Uptake

January 23, 2024 | Posted in Water Management

Phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and nitrogen. All are traditional nutrients growers plan to put into soil each year to help maximize their yield potential. But did you know there are 3 other major components that are often overlooked?

No-Tillers Should Rethink Dedicating Prime Farmland to Feed Crops

By Ralph C. Martin posted on December 19, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

It is becoming increasingly evident that we endanger our capacity to feed the world by over-assigning feed crops to prime farmland. The priority for this heritage is to grow crops for human edible food, while maintaining or improving soil health and overall ecological integrity.

Fertilizer Labels: What You See Is Not Always What You Get

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 26, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ensuring that your crops are rich in nutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) is a crucial aspect of a healthy farm. But oftentimes, most of the N, P and K applied to the soil is never absorbed by the crop and does not have a chance to improve crop performance.

[Podcast] Glyphosate Resistance, Phosphorus Use & More Tales from the Road

Join No-Till Farmer on a road trip across southern Wisconsin in this week’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture.

July 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Join No-Till Farmer on a road trip across southern Wisconsin in this week’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by SOURCE®️ by Sound Agriculture.

Proper Fertilizer Timing & Placement Optimizes Nutrient Needs

Deciding when & how to apply fertilizer depends on the nutrients, crops, equipment available & economic feasibility.

By Laura Barrera posted on March 27, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Many farmers are well-versed in the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship: apply the right source at the right rate, at the right time, in the right place. Following this framework ensures crops use nutrients efficiently and effectively, helping no-tillers maximize their fertilizer budget.

Cover Crops Reduce Sediment, Phosphorus Loss in No-Till Corn, Soybean Fields

December 14, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Science Direct

Cover crops reduce sediment loss and total phosphorus loss from no-till corn and soybean fields, according to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management.

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