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Two Inputs to Keep in Soybean Production

March 11, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

With growers looking to cut production costs in 2015, the University of Kentucky says soil-applied fertilizers and highly effective weed control cannot be sacrificed.

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.

No-Tillers May Lose Money on Yield Goals This Year

February 13, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

The University of Kentucky Ag Extension says using yield goals to determine fertility needs may cost no-tillers this season.

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.

No-Till Notes

What Surface Banding Can Do for No-Till Yields

Surface banding allows no-tillers to apply nitrogen closer to the row without having to buy starter fertilizer systems for no-till planters.

By Jim Leverich posted on January 9, 2015

For years we've known starter fertilizers have been essential for no-tillers to ensure early-season crop growth.

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.

Soil Fertility, Water Availability Affect Plants' Ability to Use Carbon Dioxide

December 19, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Plants' ability to use carbon dioxide as fertilizer is significantly affected by how much water and soil nutrients are available to the plants.

Laura Allen, Associate Editor, No-Till Farmer

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Want Higher Corn Yields? Focus on Nutrient Balance

By Laura Barrera posted on December 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Providing enough nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are crucial for high corn yields, but in order to really maximize production, these nutrients need to be in the proper ratios.

Nutrient Availability of Poultry Litter and Storage Practices

December 16, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas where a supply of litter is available.

New Tool Helps Growers Decide When To Apply Nitrogen Fertilizer

December 15, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University

Useful to Usable climate initiative offering a new online tool to help farmers and farm advisers better manage the application of nitrogen fertilizer.

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