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Correcting Nutrient Issues with Real-World Soil Tests

Neal Kinsey breaks down real soil test reports, offers recommendations for correcting nutrient imbalances and adds what no-tillers should consider with their own soil test results.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 2, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Neal Kinsey has heard some people say that the purpose of a soil test is just to point you in the right direction.

Nutrien Introduces Smart Nutrition MAP+MST Homogenous Fertilizer

July 14, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nutrien announced today the launch of Smart Nutrition MAP+MST fertilizer powered by MST, the latest system for delivering sulfur and phosphate to meet crop needs and maximize production just in time for the fall application season.

Soil Phosphorus Availability and Lime: More Than Just pH?

August 1, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: ACSESS

If soils are too acidic, phosphorus reacts with iron and aluminum, making it unavailable to plants. But if soils are too alkaline, phosphorus reacts with calcium and also becomes inaccessible. However, liming can influence other ways by which phosphorus might become available to plants.

Zero-Till And Grazing Make For Profitable Partners

A variety of grazing operations, interseeding and nontraditional crops are helping Ryan Boyd push his Canadian zero-till operation to a higher level of success.

By John Dobberstein posted on September 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The challenges Ryan Boyd and his father, Jim, tackled many years ago to establish zero-till on their Manitoba farm has paid dividends many times, especially last spring.

Building Soil Phosphorus Levels

March 3, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Ron Gelderman, South Dakota State University

Lower phosphate fertilizer prices have generated some interest in building soil phosphorus (P) levels and questions concerning this practice. Why would someone want to build soil phosphorus levels?

Boost No-Till Corn Yields With Better ‘P’ Placement

Using in-furrow application methods can help make phosphorus more available to growing corn and net more bushels for no-tillers, says researcher Jerry Wilhm.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Over the last several years, input expenses for no-tillers in general have increased by approximately 21%, and one of the highest-costing inputs is fertilizer.

Water, Chemicals Take Center Stage During Agriculture Tour

August 7, 2013 | Posted in Water Management

Source: By: Larry Kershner, Messenger News

Although Iowa does not have a deadline for reducing its nitrate and phosphate levels of surface water, researchers urged farmers Wednesday to do their parts sooner, rather than later.

Obsession With Soil Health Paves Way For Better No-Tilling

Indiana no-tiller Dave Chance uses a combination of compost, cover crops and vertical tillage to tame high-clay soils and boost yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

For Dave Chance, building a successful no-till system has come from a combination of timely discoveries, deliberate decisions and a healthy fascination with soil health.

Matching Nitrogen Rates To Strip-Till Profitability

Through research, Minnesota strip-tiller David Legvold and college senior Emma Cornwell found the most profitable rate of sidedressed liquid 28% isn’t always the highest rate.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Ever since David Legvold began farming land owned by St. Olaf College at Northfield, Minn., about 9 years ago, he’s worked with university professors and students to document the impacts of tillage and crop inputs on profitability, soil health and water quality.

Banding Vs. Broadcasting Nutrients In Strip-Till: Which Is Best?

There are pros and cons to both application methods, with nutrient availability, soil tests and even land ownership factoring into the debate.

May 1, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Strip-tillers and agronomists agree about the need to maximize the use of fertilizer to produce high-yielding corn and soybean crops.

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