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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.

Getting More Dollars Per Acre With No-Till, Covers and Livestock

David Wessel’s recipe for no-till success lets him wring out profits from poorer ground and lean on covers and healthier soil to raise corn, soybeans and wheat more economically.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management

David Wessel isn’t afraid to make the most out of every no-till acre, whether it’s rich, black gumbo, timber or sandy soils, or anything in between.

Sorghum Nitrogen Rates: Comparing Standard vs. Haney Soil Test Recommendations

May 9, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University researchers discuss a field-scale, replicated trial testing different fertilizer nitrogen rates on sorghum last year utilizing both standard and Rick Haney soil tests to develop recommendations.

Increased Nitrogen Rates May Lead to More Acid Soil Concerns

Experts explain how soil sampling by layers and effective liming can help no-tillers overcome the ‘additive’ effect on soil acidity.

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 29, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Concerns among no-tillers about the impact of high nitrogen (N) rates on soil acidity appear to be on the increase. And it’s more of a problem with continuous no-till since some growers are spreading less lime due to increasing soil organic matter and decomposition.

Soil Nitrate-N Availability After Cover Crops

August 24, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Manured fields are good candidates for the pre-sidedress soil nitrate test, but nitrogen credit following legume crops is unpredictable and will likely depend on the stand density and timely termination.

Nitrogen Rate and Yield Between Fields are Not Related

May 26, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

The nitrogen rate within a particular field for corn, wheat or sunflower is important, but nitrogen rate isn't related to yield over different sites, according to a soil specialist at North Dakota State University Extension.

The Right Nitrogen Rate to Topdress Wheat

March 8, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Predicting the optimum nitrogen rate for wheat is difficult, but Michigan State University Extension offers some considerations that may help growers determine a reasonable estimate.

5 Questions to Consider for Nitrogen Applications

October 7, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

The University of Minnesota Extension provides guidelines developed through years of unbiased research to help growers make the best decisions for their nitrogen management.

Frankly Speaking

Precise Fertility Guidelines For Corn Can Save You On Nitrogen

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While many Corn Belt no-tillers have suspected it for years, it took researchers at North Dakota State University to demonstrate how continuously no-tilled soils require less nitrogen.

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For The First Time, Precise Fertility Guidelines For Corn Can Save You 40 To 50 Pounds Nitrogen With Continuously No-Tilled Ground

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2014

While many Corn Belt no-tillers have suspected it for years, it took researchers at North Dakota State University to demonstrate how continuously no-tilled soils require less nitrogen.

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