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Phospholutions Launches RhizoSorb to US Row Crop Market at Commodity Classic

Phospholutions is looking to help farmers optimize phosphorus use and reduce fertilizer costs while preserving yields

March 7, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Phospholutions Inc., a leader in sustainable fertilizer technology, announces the launch of RhizoSorb, an entirely new phosphate fertilizer technology now available for use in US crop production.

Study: No-Till Means Less Nitrous Oxide in the Atmosphere

By Brian O'Connor posted on September 20, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

The study took samples from three different types of long-term tillage systems: no-till, chisel-disk plowing, and moldboard plowing, which researchers defined as low, medium and high disturbance. They also collected samples from both corn and soybeans, as well as samples collected at different growth stages in each plant.

7 Tips for Frost Seeding Cover Crops

Clovers and alfalfa are good choices for cover crop species that can be frost seeded, according to a Penn State expert.

By Sarah Hill posted on August 6, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Frost seeding — broadcasting cover crops in late winter — is not the typical method for seeding cover crops, but that should not scare growers away from the practice, according to Sjoerd Duiker, professor of soil management at Penn State University.

New Tool Accounts for Nitrogen from Cover Crops, Soil Organic Matter

October 22, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Penn State University

While the wide use of cover crops in rotations with corn in the last decade has resulted in reductions in nutrient pollution and sedimentation, the introduction of cover crops has muddled growers' decision-making regarding how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply to meet their cash crop demands. Researchers at Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences say they have developed a new decision-support tool that credits nitrogen mineralization from cover crops and soil organic matter.

Cover Crop Considerations after Small Grain Harvest

July 19, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University

Cover crops can be used for different reasons, such as to provide soil erosion protection, alleviate compaction, control weeds, fix atmospheric nitrogen for the next crop, harvest for hay, and as a grazing resource. The reason for using a cover crop will determine which species or mixture of species you choose, as well as how you manage it.

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we continue our discussion with Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker on the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

By Mark McNeely posted on July 12, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we continue our discussion with Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker on the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

Approaches to Dealing with Wheat Scab

June 21, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

One of the side effects of this infection is the production of toxins (deoxynivalenol, DON, or vomitoxin, most frequently) which can render your grain unsellable or cause it to be discounted.

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 1

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker to discuss the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

By Mark McNeely posted on June 21, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Penn State University no-till and cover crop researcher Sjoerd Duiker to discuss the thought-provoking topic of increasing soil organic matter.

Is Your Nitrogen Still There?

June 8, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State University

With the cool and wet weather in many parts of Pennsylvania, you might be wondering whether the nitrogen you applied to corn this spring has been lost.

Grazing Crop Residues and Cover Crops

May 29, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Penn State University

Grazing has been largely excluded from our croplands but is receiving new interest as an additional profit center for farmers, as well as a way to improve soil.

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Phospholutions Launches RhizoSorb to US Row Crop Market at Commodity Classic

Study: No-Till Means Less Nitrous Oxide in the Atmosphere

7 Tips for Frost Seeding Cover Crops

New Tool Accounts for Nitrogen from Cover Crops, Soil Organic Matter

Cover Crop Considerations after Small Grain Harvest

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 2

Approaches to Dealing with Wheat Scab

[Podcast] Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year? – Part 1

Is Your Nitrogen Still There?

Grazing Crop Residues and Cover Crops

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