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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.

Southern States Cooperative to Market Anuvia's SymTRX

September 20, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Anuvia Plant Nutrients

Southern States to market slow-release, speciality fertilizer to crop producers.

Excessive ‘N’ Application Burning the Carbon Pool

Soil microbes make quick work of soil nitrogen not taken up by plants, so it’s best for no-tillers to tailor applications to crops and not treat their soil profile as a bank, Richard Mulvaney says.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 10, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Soil microbes make quick work of soil nitrogen not taken up by plants, so it’s best for no-tillers to tailor applications to crops and not treat their soil profile as a bank, Richard Mulvaney says.

Understanding Nitrogen in Soils

February 11, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

University of Minnesota Extension explains the nitrogen cycle, how nitrogen can transform and end up leaving the soil through the atmosphere or local waterways.

Proper Soil pH is Key to Molybdenum Availability

Most problematic for legumes, molybdenum deficiencies are sometimes misdiagnosed as nitrogen deficiencies, but with a soil pH greater than 6.0, a response to applications is unlikely.

By Claire Keyes posted on December 7, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Editor’s note: This is the seventh of seven articles to be published in the No-Till Farmer newsletter on micronutrients essential to plant health.

Environment, Genetics Play Key Roles In Maximizing Root Growth

No-tillers looking to develop a healthier, stronger root system will want to focus on how to create optimal soil environments that interact well with good genetics.

By Laura Barrera posted on December 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

No-tillers may keep an eye on what’s going on aboveground throughout the growing season, but what's taking place belowground can also have a big impact on crop health and yield.

What Happens To Fertilizer In The Soil?

March 11, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

A lot of careful consideration goes into selecting which fertilizer should be added to a crop, but all the decisions have been made, little thought is then given to what actually happens next.

Nitrogen And Sulfur Sources For Sidedress Application

July 10, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Daniel Kaiser, U-M Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, University of Minnesota

As the growing season moves forward more questions have occurred about what products to use in side-dress situations.

Spring Manure Application: Myths And Realities

April 7, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Application of manure in the spring increases the efficiency of nitrogen use while decreasing the potential of nutrient leaching.

More Tips, Tricks And Techniques For Continuous Corn

August 1, 2007 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

When strip-tilling, it is essential to have the proper planting depth and use trash whippers to move remaining residue off the row area. I also recommend a split application of nitrogen and the use of readily available nitrogen sources such as UAN or ammonium nitrate.

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No-Till Harvest Update: Great Yields, Tough Market

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we head to Amboy, Ill., where Dave Thompson shares his top takeaways from harvest season. Univ. of Illinois soil scientist Andrew Margenot discusses why some no-tillers might want to dial back P and K rates next growing season.

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