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Top 10 Lessons about Soil Fertility

Doug Miller, vice president of Midwest Bio-Tech, discusses 10 lessons he has learned about the interaction of soil fertility and microbial activity over 40 years.

By Emily Schultz posted on August 11, 2022 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Certain lessons about microbiology can only be learned under unusual conditions, says Doug Miller. The vice president of Midwest Bio-Tech, founded in 1981, shared some of these lessons, learned over the past 4 decades, in a recent webinar hosted on www.No-TillFarmer.com.

3Bar Biologics Introduces LiveMicrobe Technology

October 27, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With the proprietary LiveMicrobe technology from 3Bar Biologics, growers can increase microbe shelf life by up to two years, saving them money and delivering the freshest, most active microbes available on the market.

Measuring Electric Current in Soil Could Provide Answers on Soil Health

August 27, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Washington State University

Researchers have developed a way to assess soil health by measuring the electric current produced by its tiniest microbes, a proof-of-concept study that could someday lead to a simple, real-time test for farmers to determine whether soil is productive, says Washington State University.

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.

Scientist on a Mission to Save the Soil

April 26, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Research soil scientist Katie Lewis is on a long-term mission to clear the air and save the soil of West Texas through pushing for best management practices, including conservation tillage and cover crops, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension says.

Soil Microbes Flourish with Reduced Tillage

October 6, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Equipment, Soil Health

Source: University of Illinois

University of Illinois researchers conducting a meta-analysis of 62 studies examining the effect of tillage on soil microbes found no-till systems had greater soil microbial biomass and enzymatic activity than tilled soils.

From The Desk of Laura Barrera

4 Key Ingredients for Residue Breakdown

By Laura Barrera posted on August 19, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management

If you’ve struggled with getting residue to decay, consider the factors that control the residue breakdown process and some ideas for helping it along.

High-Tech Soil Tests, Mapping Take No-Tillers Beyond N, P & K

A wave of cutting-edge diagnostic tools has arrived that can help no-tillers make more informed decisions about cropping and inputs.

By Jennifer Ryan posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Traditional soil tests go a long way toward helping growers gauge the amount of nutrients needed for fields.

Biological Soil Test Could Be Valuable No-Till Tool

A new test offered by a Nebraska lab goes beyond simple microbial activity to identify types and ratios of beneficial soil organisms.

By Martha Mintz posted on September 1, 2011

A test researchers use to delve deeper into soil microbial activity will soon be commercially available to no-tillers.

Are Your No-Till Soils Getting A Balanced Diet?

Fertility expert Neal Kinsey covers all the basics necessary for nurturing soils so they become a thriving, productive living system.

By Mark Moore posted on November 1, 2009 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

“Not only is each individual element necessary, but a balance of all soil elements is necessary...”— Neal Kinsey. Fertility expert Neal Kinsey covers all the basics necessary for nurturing soils so they become a thriving, productive living system.

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