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8 Subcategories of Biologicals & What They Do

By Michaela Paukner posted on January 25, 2024 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Biologicals could be the next step for an operation that has seeding practices, fertility needs and pest management figured out, according to Connor Sible, research associate at the University of Illinois.

Adjuvant Properties from Humic Acid

June 7, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: North Dakota State University Extension

North Dakota State University Extension covers discussions in the farm community that humic acid has been suggested as a herbicide adjuvant to increase the activity of, and to improve the rain-fastness of translocated herbicides.

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Emulate Nature to Create and Sustain Soil Health

March 10, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

No-till and strip-till farmer Rod Sommerfield of Mazeppa, Minn., shares his thoughts on a recent article we published from South Dakota State University, “The Five Principles of Soil Health.”

Brookside Agra Develops H20Excel to Aid Soil Biology

September 27, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Brookside Agra

According to the company, the all-natural water conservation agent works to increase biological activity in the soil to defend against soil and plant dehydration.

Humics Emerging as a Tool to Increase Root Growth, Yields

Research by two USDA scientists finds that humic products can bring modest yield gains, especially during crop stress or in poorer soil types.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 16, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Nearly everyone likes a good mystery. And to Dan Olk and Dana Dinnes, solving the questions surrounding the viability of humic products in production agriculture has meant a lot of root digging, leaf measuring, crop scanning and number crunching.

The Secrets of No-Till Yield Champions

No-tillers David Hula and Kip Cullers say spoon-feeding crops at the right time, intensive scouting, healthy soils and even emergence have helped them raise contest-winning corn and soybean yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

One of the most valuable lessons David Hula learned about farming came several years ago from a towering former NFL player turned DuPont Pioneer agronomist.

A Biological Boost For Breaking Down Residue

Here’s a look at some of the products that could boost soil microbial activity and speed up decomposition of the toughest no-till residue.

By Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2011 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Enzymes, microbes and humic acids may be the next evolution in residue management, as no-tillers continue searching for ways to increase biological activity in their soils and break down tough cornstalks.

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