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How to Properly Sample for Parasitic Nematodes

March 27, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Purdue University shares the proper sampling procedures to follow for an accurate diagnosis of parasitic nematodes in corn and soybeans.

Making Dollars And ‘Sense’ With No-Till

From spraying to planting to soil sampling, Missouri no-tiller Garrett Riekhof crunches the math on nearly every equipment and precision investment to get the highest possible ‘ROI’ to the bottom line.

By Clair Urbain posted on August 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

When it comes to running a no-till operation precisely and profitably, Garrett Riekhof pushes the pencil on every aspect of his fifth-generation farm.

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Take No-Till Soil Sampling To A More Precise Level

Accurate sampling is especially important with no-till, so using modern tools to get more detailed results can save no-tillers money on fertilizer and seed.

By Jim Leverich posted on December 1, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

In the past, soil sampling has been used to get farmers “in the ballpark” when it comes to estimating soil fertility.

Getting More Effective, Cost-Efficient Lime Applications

Soil tests, choosing the right lime and understanding soil variability can help no-tillers achieve the right pH levels and boost crop growth.

By Laura Barrera posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

For some no-tillers, it’s a normal routine: a blanket-rate application of lime goes on and 4 years later the process is repeated.

Sampling For Nematodes In Corn

June 21, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Greg LaBarge, Pierce Paul and Terry Niblack, Ohio State University

To confirm potentially damaging nematodes in corn, samples that contain both soil and root systems need to be submitted.

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New Technology Brings Precision Ag Data Into Focus

By Jim Leverich posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

For more than a decade now, no-tillers have been using precision ag and harvesting lots of data to use for making better farm-management decisions.

Soil Sample Soybean Fields Now For Soybean Cyst Nematodes

October 14, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Greg Tylka, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Iowa State University

Fall is a perfect time to sample soybean fieldso for soybean cyst nematodes

Use The Corn Stalk-Nitrate Test Now

September 15, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Joel De Jong, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist

When we invest in nitrogen for our crop, shouldn’t we want a report card on how it worked? We can get that – with the fall stalk nitrate test (FSNT).

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Does Grid Sampling Really Pay?

The costs to identify nutrient variability can be minimal while helping you put fertilizer where it needs to be for even greater returns.

By Jim Leverich posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Soil sampling season is definitely here, and many producers are now using grid or management zone sampling rather than low-density soil sampling.

Testing, Calibrating Essential for Nutrient Management

October 6, 2009 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Although harvesting likely is uppermost in producers' thoughts this fall, they should keep in mind that soil testing, testing manure for nutrients and calibrating their manure spreader are vital for a successful nutrient management plan.

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