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Soil Sample Now to Set the Stage for Maximum Yields

November 6, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Regular soil sampling is essential for balancing soil nutrient levels and can serve as a barometer of soil health and productivity, says Penn State Extension.

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.

Beware of Alternative Ag Lime Product Claims

April 9, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Kentucky Grain Crops Update

University of Kentucky Ag Extension explains what agricultural lime is, how it works and why some of these lime "alternatives" aren't going to affect soil pH.

How to Choose the Correct Liming Material

January 30, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The University of Florida IFAS Extension recommends considering the cost of the lime, its calcium carbonate equivalent and spreading rates when choosing a lime source.

Manganese Aids Germination, Accelerates Plant Maturity

Timely soil testing and identification of manganese deficiencies, and proper application timing, can ward off yield hits or even increase yields.

By Claire Keyes posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

All crops require manganese for proper growth and development, so proper management of this micronutrient is vital for photosynthesis, germination and plant maturity, experts say.

Industry Leaders Discuss Improving Limestone Reactivity Measurement

December 12, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Calcium Products

On Nov. 12 2013, members of the U.S. agricultural lime industry met near Iowa State University to discuss improving the measurement of limestone reactivity to better predict pH changes in soils.

Cover Crops Seed Product Roundup 2013

The latest cover crop seed offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

May 5, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

The latest cover crop seed offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

The Role Of Nitrogen Fertilizer In Soil pH Levels

February 6, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Acid soils are becoming an important issue in Kansas, even in the western reaches of the state where most people think of high pH as a bigger issue.

Considerations For Liming No-Till Fields

February 2, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Dave Mengel and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, Kansas State University

Several years after the initial lime application, it is not unusual for the soil pH to decline again, especially in the upper 2 to 3 inches of soil.

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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