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Healthy Soil & Best Yields Require a Close-to-Neutral Soil pH

Regular lime application can reduce soil acidity from repeated use of nitrogen fertilizers

By Maclaren Krueger posted on April 1, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Nitrogen fertilizers acidify no-tillers' soil, so understanding lime needs can help maximize yields by reducing soil acidity, increasing biological life and improving nutrient uptake.

Fertilizer Labels: What You See Is Not Always What You Get

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 26, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ensuring that your crops are rich in nutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) is a crucial aspect of a healthy farm. But oftentimes, most of the N, P and K applied to the soil is never absorbed by the crop and does not have a chance to improve crop performance.

Enabling No-Till Crop Development with Calcium

Calcium deficiency is rare in most states, and levels can be easily maintained.

By Brian O'Connor posted on November 18, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Odds are good farmers may never see evidence of calcium deficiency in their crops. Here's how to treat it, just in case.

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Kempf: Readying for Spring "Flush of Growth" Starts in the Fall

By Brian O'Connor posted on October 18, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

Growing — even in climates with a cold winter — is less about seasons and more about keeping the water, nutrient and carbon cycles turning to your advantage.

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

By James Hoorman posted on October 12, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Hoorman Soil Health Services

After crops are harvested, fall is a good time to apply lime. While lime can be applied any time, ideally, the soil should be dry to allow good spreading with out rutting up a field. Here are some tips for fall lime spreading.

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.

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[Podcast] Neal Kinsey’s Sulfuric Take on Nutrient Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, features Missouri-based fertility expert Neal Kinsey. Kinsey’s discussion examines the findings of seven soil samples from various geographic regions, soil types and crop rotations.

By Brian O'Connor posted on September 1, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators podcast, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, features Missouri-based fertility expert Neal Kinsey. Kinsey’s discussion examines the findings of seven soil samples from various geographic regions, soil types and crop rotations.

Micro, Secondary Macro Rates Up in Latest NTF Benchmark

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 3, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With higher fertilizer prices, it appears that many no-tillers are taking a closer look at how nutrients other than nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can help keep no-till soybean yields at a high level.

Soil Cation Ratios Versus Sufficiency Levels

April 23, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

One of the fertilizer recommendation philosophy is based on an ideal ratio of soil cations. Another is based simply on the levels of these cations available in soil.

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

January 26, 2018 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: Univeristy of Minnesota Extension

Targeting the right product depends on many factors but can go a long way to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment in sulfur fertilizer.

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Healthy Soil & Best Yields Require a Close-to-Neutral Soil pH

Fertilizer Labels: What You See Is Not Always What You Get

Enabling No-Till Crop Development with Calcium

Kempf: Readying for Spring "Flush of Growth" Starts in the Fall

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

Correcting Nutrient Issues with Real-World Soil Tests

[Podcast] Neal Kinsey’s Sulfuric Take on Nutrient Management

Micro, Secondary Macro Rates Up in Latest NTF Benchmark

Soil Cation Ratios Versus Sufficiency Levels

5 Tips for Profitably Managing Sulfur

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