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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.

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.

Shoot for Higher Organic Matter by Relying on Residue

While increasing organic matter is a multi-year process, no-tillers can boost it even faster by ensuring there’s enough plant material to replenish what’s already in the soil and adding more residue.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management, Soil Health

Despite making up only a small percentage of the soil — no more than 10%, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension — organic matter plays a critical role in the soil’s health and the crops raised on it.

Scout Sandy Soils Now for Corn Nematodes

June 13, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Some nematodes can move deep in the soil, out of reach of traditional soil probes, so the University of Nebraska Extension recommends taking samples now when the nematodes are expected to be shallow.

Three 'Rules Of Thumb' For Using Pop-Up Fertilizers

April 15, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Leo Espinoza, Associate Professor & Extension Soil Scientist, University of Arkansas

Pop-up fertilizers are commonly used in some corn growing areas in the country.

No-Till Notes

Prepare Your Post-Planting Checklist

Check the performance of your planter, starter fertilizer and early season weed control, and make preparations for effective sidedressing

By Jim Leverich posted on June 1, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

If the weather has cooperated and you've avoided equipment breakdowns, hopefully your crops are in the ground.

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