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How to Plan for Sidedressing Nitrogen

June 23, 2022

Deb Campbell, an agronomist with Agronomy Advantage, shares her tips on nitrate testing fields.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

How Far Do We Go?

If an agricultural company bowed to pressure and demanded you produce “pollution-free food,” how would you handle it?

By John Dobberstein posted on August 10, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

If an agricultural company bowed to pressure and demanded you produce “pollution-free food,” how would you handle it?

Farmers Will Not Have to Pay Damages in Des Moines Water Works Case

February 2, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Agri-Pulse

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the Des Moines Water Works could not recover damages from the 13 drainage districts it was suing because they have immunity under state law.

Correlation Of Soil Test Nitrate Level, Nitrogen Rates And Wheat Yields

August 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Soil testing for nitrate-N in the fall for making nitrogen (N) recommendations on winter wheat is a valuable practice, particularly when using 24-inch profile sampling.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Intensive Nutrient Management Boosts Profits

Nebraska no-tiller John Niemeyer says modifying his fertilizer delivery system, improving pH and using compost manure has transformed no-till corn into his most profitable crop

By John Niemeyer and Ron Ross posted on May 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of my first jobs out of college after I received a degree in business from the University of North Dakota was a fortunate choice. During the several years I worked for a professional consulting agronomist, I had the opportunity to see a lot of different crop-production systems throughout eastern Nebraska, western Iowa and northeastern Kansas.

Much Ado About Nitrates

When it comes to reducing nitrogen concerns, no-tillers are leading the way.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The nitrate standard, which has long been set at 10 parts per million, does not accurately reflect real world situations. But it's probably here to stay, maintains Jay Lehr, senior scientist with Environmental Education Enterprises in Ostrander, Ohio.

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