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What to Consider When Applying Anhydrous Ammonia in Fall

October 27, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

If anhydrous ammonia is to be applied in the fall, several factors must be considered, including soil texture, temperature and soil moisture.

Wait For Cooler Soil Temperatures To Apply Fall Nitrogen

October 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

If you are considering fall application of anhydrous ammonia to corn fields (the only nitrogen fertilizer recommended for fall application), remember to wait until soil temperatures cool to 50 F and continue to trend colder.

Raven Introduces Anhydrous Ammonia Application System

February 4, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: Raven Industries

Raven Industries Applied Technology Division introduces the Accuflow Vortex system, an anhydrous ammonia application system that has increased capacity within a single cooler, which maximizes applicator time and creates a smaller footprint on the toolbar.

Controlling Fertilizer Costs With Lower Crop Revenues

January 31, 2014

Source: University of Illinois

Even with fertilizer cost decreases, evaluating the level of fertilizer applications may be advisable, perhaps lowering application rates given recent price changes.

Strip-Till Flexibility Keeps Mother Nature In Check

Fertilizer-application testing and equipment adjustments improve soil health and crop yields for Nebraska strip-tiller Jerry Baysinger.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Sometimes the best plan in strip-till is to plan for the unexpected. This is a philosophy Jerry Baysinger knows well after almost 20 years of strip-tilling.

Precision Farming Powers No-Till Yield Quest

A culture of state-of-the-art information technology helps Indiana farmers Curt and Christopher Hudson reap the rewards of continuous no-till.

By Mark Parker posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Farming by the inch is what propels no-tillers Curt and Christopher Hudson closer to higher yields and increased profitability.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Constantly Building On No-Till Success

South Dakota farmers Pat and Chris Breen take no-till practices that work a step farther to maximize the benefits.

By Pat Breen and Martha Mintz posted on August 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

I've had 25 years to refine my no-till system, but I’m nowhere near settling into a comfortable groove. My philosophy is to keep pushing my system to get more yield, use my inputs more efficiently and make life easier for myself and my son, Chris, who farms with me.

Hit Spots With Strip-Till Fertility

October 6, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois Extension specialist in plant nutrition and soil fertility, offers a few thoughts on applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium with strip-till this season.

Fall Nitrogen Application: What, When, Where, And How

September 27, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Fabián Fernández, University of Illinois

Proper nitrogen management is critical to sustainable corn production, and what is done in this regard can impact farmers' profitability and the environment in which we all live.

More Coverage, Flexibility And Precision Required Of Fertilizer Application

By Darrell Bruggink posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

The trend in fertilizer application today is to go larger to cover more acreage, provide more flexibility of applications and be more precise, according to manufacturers interviewed at the 2010 Farm Progress Show.

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