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Better No-Till Soils Require A ‘Balancing Act’

No-tillers should ensure farm ground is healthy and biologically active before turning to biological amendments, says a veteran no-till consultant.

By John Dobberstein posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When no-tillers are struggling to climb over a plateau in their crop yields, their first step should be finding out what’s happening with the nutrient balance and biological activity in their fields.

Use The MicroSPEC System For Managing Micronutrients

February 21, 2011 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Source: By Matt Ruark, Extension Soil Scientist, Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin

Deciding when to apply micronutrients [Boron (B), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Iron (Fe), Nickel (Ni) and Chlorine (Cl)] in crop production systems is often a difficult task.

There’s More To Soil Fertility Than N, P And K

Mastering the A, B, Cs of soil fertility means managing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium first, then taking care of secondary nutrients and micronutrient levels, a soil-testing expert says.

By Dan Zinkland posted on August 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

When no-tillers get the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium levels in their fields at optimum levels to maximize yields, they need to focus on secondary and micronutrients, says Ray Ward, owner of Ward Laboratories Inc. in Kearney, Neb.

Micronutrients Often Overlooked

No-Tillers Should Monitor These Essential Ingredients For Large, High-Quality Yields

By Ron Perszewski posted on February 1, 2004 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

There was a time when manure was the chief fertilizer on farms. It helped the crops grow, but was eventually replaced by technologically advanced, high-grade fertilizers.

Should No-Tillers Plant Worms?

While it’s not yet recommended, a few no-tillers are making it work.

February 1, 2002 | Posted in Soil Health

With all of the agronomic benefits that earthworms deliver, readers frequently ask the No-Till Farmer editors whether they should consider seeding fields with more earthworms, especially nightcrawlers.

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