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Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

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

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.

Scientists Use 'Color Fingerprinting' to Source Where Erosion is Coming From

September 3, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Scientists have found that most of the sediment entering the Tobacco Creek Watershed in Canada is coming from nature, not farms.

Cover Crops Key To Storing More Soil Organic Carbon

No-till practices alone may not sequester as much organic carbon in soil profiles as previously thought, but seeding cover crops could help rebuild it, says University of Illinois researcher Ken Olson.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 18, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Ken Olson doesn't dispute that no-till can sequester organic carbon in the soil, or provide numerous other benefits to farmers.

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Keep Compaction Under Control This Harvest

By Laura Barrera posted on September 17, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

The season is winding down and now’s the time to keep in mind that current actions can have an impact on future crop success.

Reduce Soil Compaction During Harvest

By Sjoerd Duiker posted on September 2, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Some places have received significant rainfall over the summer and the last week, causing soil moisture to be high in some areas. Soil moisture content can lead to the threat for soil compaction.

Update To Iowa Phosphorus, Potassium And Lime Recommendations

October 11, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Antonio P. Mallarino and John E. Sawyer, Iowa State University Department of Agronomy

This article highlights revisions to Iowa State University (ISU) soil-test interpretations and application guidelines for phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and lime in an update of extension publication PM 1688 "A General Guide for Crop Nutrient and Limestone Recommendations in Iowa."

What To Consider Before Liming

September 25, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Fall is an excellent time to test soil pH and determine whether any lime needs to be applied for future crops. Proper soil pH is important for nutrient availability, herbicide activity, and crop development. For most soils, additional lime is not needed every year. Consider these points before liming your fields:

Taking The Pressure Off No-Till Fields

Growing use of super-sized farm equipment is fueling compaction concerns, but new technology and some common-sense tips about tire pressure can help protect yields and profits.

By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Equipment, Soil Health

As farms increase in size and no-tillers face pressure to be more efficient and productive, the size of farm equipment is bringing an ever-present danger of compaction.

What’s The Value Of No-Till Fields Damaged By Utility Work?

Company responsiveness may vary, but the financial losses due to compacted or idled no-till ground can definitely be estimated.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 1, 2012

Nearly every year, farmers ask how to calculate damages caused to no-till fields by utility construction or maintenance projects so reimbursement can be requested.

Iowa Subsoil Moisture Levels A Concern For 2012

December 11, 2011 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Paul Kassel, ISU Extension field agronomist, Iowa State University

The northwest Iowa fall survey of subsoil moisture completed by Iowa State University in November shows well below average amount of subsoil moisture.

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