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[Podcast] Remembering Bill Northey & the Importance of Conservation Ag

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re sharing the former Iowa agriculture secretary and USDA leader Bill Northey's keynote presentation from the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference about applying science and technology to improve conservation tillage practices.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we’re sharing the former Iowa agriculture secretary and USDA leader Bill Northey's keynote presentation from the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference about applying science and technology to improve conservation tillage practices.

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What to Consider Before Applying Fall Nitrogen

Traditionally, fall application of N is practiced in areas where soil temperatures usually remain below 50°F from late fall to spring. Lower soil temperatures reduce the activity of nitrifying soil bacteria that convert ammonium to nitrates. However, if soil temperatures rise above 50°F, N is at risk of loss through leaching or denitrification.


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Zeroing in on Nitrogen Efficiency with In-Season Adjustments

Whether using high-tech crop imagery or intuition, in-season nitrogen applications should be adjusted to the crop’s potential as well as future conditions for maximum yield and minimal risk.
With today's sky-high nitrogen (N) prices, nobody wants to apply more N to their crops than is needed. But on the other hand, commodities are commanding a pretty penny, so leaving yield on the table is also ill-advised.
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