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Sulfur: It Once Fell from the Sky!

Because of regulatory standards set to remove “free” sulfur-dioxide gas from the atmosphere, growers across North America have had to begin adding S to their fertilizer purchases

By Dan Crummett posted on October 9, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Over the past 25 years the traditional macronutrient trio, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) has slowly begun to share its NPK analysis shorthand with what has become a fourth “major” crop nutrient — sulfur (S).

Micronutrients part 2

No-Tillers Beware of Copper Deficiency in High Organic Soils

Positively charged copper binds easily on clay particles in soils with high organic matter & can be unavailable for proper plant growth

By Dan Crummett posted on April 18, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

As a micronutrient, copper has a very important place in the plant food smorgasbord selection necessary for good crop yields, particularly for wheat and other small grains, and to a lesser extent for corn and grain sorghum. But a copper little goes a long way.

Micronutrients part 1

Adequate Boron Levels a Must for Optimum No-Till Yields

Regular soil & tissue testing can help no-tillers avoid yield losses due to boron deficiency

By Dan Crummett posted on March 27, 2024 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If you talk about plant nutrition with no-tillers who are setting yield records, it’s likely that they’ll quickly mention getting the basics right and then paying close attention to the little things.

3 Ways Precision Spraying is Critical for Withstanding Drought

Drone crop spraying offers tools to better manage drought and input costs.

December 6, 2022 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: Crop Producer

Drone crop spraying offers tools to better manage drought and input costs.

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