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Water Control Structure Benefits Farmers and Environment

September 28, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

A new field drainage technology could help reduce runoff from farm fields and reduce the risk of harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie and other Ohio lakes.

Leave Crop Residue On Farm Ground

September 25, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: Tri-State Neighbor (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Soil Quality Specialist Jeff Hemenway of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Huron said if producers reduce tillage or increase surface residue, they can increase infiltration rates.

Impact Of Drought On Next Year's Fertilizer Rates

September 1, 2012 | Posted in Water Management

Source: John Lory and Peter Scharf, University of Missouri

Reduced yields can have implications for fertilizer need in the year after a drought, the University of Missouri says.

Conservation Has Strong Impact In Missouri River Basin

August 30, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: USDA

A new study shows that conservation practices have made great strides in reducing pollutant losses from cultivated cropland in the Missouri River Basin.

Cover Crops Do More Than Conserve Water During Drought

August 20, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Justin Fruechte, Millborn Seeds

When we're in a drought, farmers don't think about planting cover crops, but they should consider it, says Kris Nichols, research soil microbiologist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service, Mandan, N.D.

Stabilizers Boosting No-Till Nutrient Efficiency

Faced with high potential for nutrient loss, no-tillers are turning to stabilizer products that keep N and P in the right place and form.

By Mark Parker posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Faced with expensive fertilizer prices, fickle weather and the threat of activist regulators, no-tillers are using nitrogen stabilizers and other nutrient enhancements more than ever to avoid the losses between application and crop uptake.

Nutrient Removal With Drought-Stressed Corn

July 30, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Fabián G. Fernández, University of Illinois

One question being asked is how much nutrient will be removed if the stunted corn crop is taken out of the field.

When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

Whether it’s nitrogen credits, sidedressing, soil and tissue sampling or crop fertility, Ray Ward shares his no-till expertise on feeding crops.

By Mark Parker posted on July 1, 2012

At a recent conference, Ward Laboratories president Ray Ward answered farmers’ questions about making the most of soil nutrients in no-till systems.

Corn Stover Removal And No-Till: A Balancing Act

No-tillers that follow guidelines can remove some stover from continuous-corn fields and still warm up soils, improve nitrogen efficiency and retain organic matter.

By Dan Zinkland posted on June 1, 2012 | Posted in Residue Management

No-tillers growing continuous corn often face a dilemma when residue piles up in their fields after harvest, leaving a mat that can keep soils cold and wet and make planting difficult.

Getting It Done With One-Pass Systems

While some sacrifices are required, more no-tillers are putting down fertilizer with the planter to reduce field passes, boost nutrient efficiency and improve soil health.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

The push to increase productivity and yields in agriculture has convinced an increasing number of no-tillers to explore one-pass planting and fertilizing systems.

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