Items Tagged with 'carbon to nitrogen ratio'

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Decoding C:N Ratios to Unlock Fertilizer Savings

The use of the right cover crops over an extended period can provide optimum soil C:N ratios for a thriving biological population and can significantly lower nutrient inputs over time.

By Dan Crummett posted on October 31, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Long-time cover-crop consultant Steve Groff says many growers are missing management opportunities in their lack of understanding the relationship of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in the soil and in field residue.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Balancing Nutrients Restores Soils While Raising No-Till Yields

Cover cropping every acre, along with several applications of nitrogen and manure, allow Steve Berger to protect his land and raise healthy crops.

By Steve Berger and Martha Mintz posted on March 11, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Location, location, location. That’s honestly one of the reasons I’ve been successful in no-till over the years. I’m not talking about the land, though — it’s the people I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by.

Lower C:N Ratios, Termination Determine Nitrogen from Covers

A certified crop advisor and agronomist explains how choosing the right species and promoting its growth can help no-tillers acquire free nitrogen from their cover crops.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 20, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

The No. 1 question Scott Wohltman gets asked by growers using cover crops is: How much nitrogen (N) am I getting from cover crops, and when will it be available?

Breaking Down Residue Starts With Healthy No-Till Soils

No-tillers who create conditions that support active soil microbial activity have fewer headaches with residue decomposition and nutrient availability after harvest.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 14, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For many no-tillers, it’s difficult enough to get crops planted and harvested on time each year. But after harvest, there’s often another battle — managing residue in such a way that it’s an asset to their rotation, rather than a liability.

Cutting Height For Corn; Residue Breakdown

November 13, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

With this year's above average no-till corn height and ear placements 6 feet or higher on the plant, do we still want to pick the corn leaving an average stubble height or should stubble height be higher?

Undercover With Cover Crops

Cover crops work from top to root tip to bring physical, chemical and biological benefits to a productive no-till system.

By Martha Ostendorf posted on August 1, 2009 | Posted in Cover Crops

When left to her own devices, Mother Nature makes sure there is something living and growing in the soil at all times.

Tackling No-Till Wheat And Corn Rotation Concerns

Some no-tillers say to forget about no-tilling corn after wheat. Others have good ideas on making it work while others suggest moving to longer no-till rotations and growing other crops.

By Sarah Senger posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Selecting a proper crop rotation is critical for no-till success. When choosing a crop sequence, you must consider toxicity, climate, weed control, soil moisture, nutrient cycling concerns and many other critical factors.

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