Articles Tagged with ''nutrient''

Agriculture Has Potential to Capture Carbon Market

September 29, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Association of Equipment Manufacturers

By adopting certain agriculture practices like no-till, farmers can not only help protect the environment and reduce operating costs, but also create a new income stream by selling carbon offset credits on a carbon market.

Trials Examine Best Time to Apply Sulfur to Deficient Corn

Purdue University conducted large plot strip trials at several locations from 2017-2022 to examine corn yield response to sulfur.

January 11, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University

Sulfur deficiency in Indiana crops is more common today than years ago because, in part, sulfur deposition from coal-fired power plants has been reduced.

Grower Nominations Sought for 15th Class of Conservation Ag Stewardship Program

No-Till Farmer is looking to recognize its 15th class of no-tillers deemed to be effective, efficient, and responsible with their farm practices.

September 28, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

No-Till Farmer is currently seeking nominations of no-tillers and strip-tillers for the 15th class of the Conservation Ag Stewardship Program. Three growers will be awarded and recognized during the 31st annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 10-13, 2023.

Soil Compaction: What can you do?

May 14, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Soil compaction can be associated with a majority of field operations that are often performed when soils are wet and more susceptible to compaction.

Preparation for and Application of Spring Manure

February 12, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: UMN Extension Nutrient Management

Applying manure this spring? Start planning now.

What is the Economic Value of Manure?

December 19, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Rick Koelsch, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The key to gaining the economic value from manure nutrients is the rate at which manure is applied and more.

Corn Stover Removal: Nutrient Value of Stover and Impacts on Soil Properties

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nutrient value can depend on the season, management practice, time of harvest, location, and what part of the plant is being removed.

Tips to Guide Foliar Nutrient Application

September 20, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

While foliar applications are a helpful management tool for in-season applications, there is a risk for crop damage if applied incorrectly.

View Plants as ‘Distinct Factories’

Understanding the complexity of plant and soil interactions, and the relationships among roots, nutrients and soil composition, is key to assessing future crop health.

By Mark McNeely posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Understanding the complexity of plant and soil interactions, and the relationships among roots, nutrients and soil composition, is key to assessing future crop health.

Nutrient Availability in Poultry Manure

December 19, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University

Poultry litter should serve as an excellent complement to commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizers. Phosphorus (P) content in poultry litter is usually high, and applications rates should be based on P levels to avoid potential surface water contamination.

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