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5 Key Soil Test Measurements for Productive Soils

April 13, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Check soil pH, phosphorus and potassium levels, organic matter, cation exchange capacity and base saturation on soil test analysis, says AgSource Laboratories.

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Using Starter Fertilizer

April 10, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

University of Minnesota Extension shares what to consider when applying starter fertilizer for corn, and whether it's worth using when corn prices are low.

Reconsider Manure Application with High Soil Moisture Conditions

April 2, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With soil pores continuously filled with water this time of year, Penn State Extension says applying manure increases the risk of runoff.

9 Questions to Ask to Determine Cause of Wheat Yellowing

March 31, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

If wheat is yellow it's important to determine the cause, Kansas State University says, as growers can take action in some situations and correct the problem.

Starter Fertilizer Sometimes Boosts Corn Yield

March 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Iowa State University shares when starter fertilizer is likely to provide a benefit and the different application methods to consider.

What is the Nutrient Value of Lost Organic Matter by Erosion?

March 10, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Iowa State University estimates the economic cost of lost organic matter due to soil erosion and how it affects the long-term productivity of the soil.

Time to Think About Fertilizing Alfalfa

February 20, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With the first cutting of alfalfa nearing, the University of Arkansas Extension recommends no-tillers apply nutrients soon, especially phosphorus and potassium.

Nutra-Flo Introduces Nutra-K Line of Specialized Potassium Products

February 3, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Nutra-Flo

The Nutra-K line consists of five specialized potassium products with low-salt formulations that boost potassium and sulfur levels for maximum yield and crop quality.

10 Questions to Ask About Your Soybean Fertility

February 2, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: ILSoyAdvisor.com

Asgrow/Dekalb technical agronomist Lance Tarochione says soybeans remove a lot more nutrients than no-tillers realize, and meeting their fertility needs is key to higher yields.

How To Benchmark Crop Macro and Micronutrient Status

The effectiveness of soil and tissue tests depends on the crop, field conditions and the nutrient in question, and no-tillers should back up the results with scouting and on-farm strip trials.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Peter Kyveryga says he's been hearing more and more discussions among farmers about nutrient deficiencies in corn and soybeans during the growing season.

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