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Fixing Sulfur Deficiencies In No-Till Wheat

August 29, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

In recent years, sulfur (S) deficiency in wheat has become common in many areas, particularly in no-till wheat. Classic S deficiency symptoms, confirmed by soil and plant analysis, have been observed in many no-till wheat fields during periods of rapid growth in the spring.

No-Till And Strip-Till: The Best Of Both Worlds

Precision technology, cover crops and innovative equipment are helping Indiana no-tiller and strip-tiller Mike Shuter and sons get the most out of two different conservation-tillage systems.

By John Dobberstein and Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Strip-Till Farming

The 1980s were difficult times for farmers, and it was no different for Mike Shuter and his family. Hoping to make due with less, they looked to no-till to reduce fuel, labor and expenses, with the hope of maintaining yields.

Soybean Response To Starter Fertilizer Containing Sulfur

January 3, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By George Silva, Michigan State University Extension, and Will Mason, Maple Front Farm

Dec. 30, 2013 There is widespread concern about potential sulfur (S) deficiencies in corn and soybeans in the North Central region. Sulfur is relatively immobile within the plant, so symptoms usually appear in the new growth. Atmospheric deposition used to supply a considerable amount of plant available S (about 8 to 15 pounds per acre annually), but with the implementation of the Clean Air Act, this amount has significantly decreased.

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Why Corn Stalks Won’t Decay And What To Do About It

No-tillers who find Bt stalks are hanging around a little too often should take a hard look at the ‘soil animals’ in their fields — they’re in the driver’s seat.

By Daniel Davidson posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Soil Health

Toughened corn stalks are the bane of raising high-yielding corn today.

Obsession With Soil Health Paves Way For Better No-Tilling

Indiana no-tiller Dave Chance uses a combination of compost, cover crops and vertical tillage to tame high-clay soils and boost yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on August 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

For Dave Chance, building a successful no-till system has come from a combination of timely discoveries, deliberate decisions and a healthy fascination with soil health.

Get The Most From Foliar Feeding Corn And Soybeans

Enhancing the nutrient efficiency of plants through the leaves is not only possible, but profitable, with the right level of management.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Foliar feeding corn and soybeans remains a controversial subject in some corners of agriculture, but not to an increasing number of farmers who are using the practice to fine-tune fertilization strategies to maximize yields.

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When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

Whether it’s nitrogen credits, sidedressing, soil and tissue sampling or crop fertility, Ray Ward shares his no-till expertise on feeding crops.

By Mark Parker posted on July 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

At a recent conference, Ward Laboratories president Ray Ward answered farmers’ questions about making the most of soil nutrients in no-till systems.

When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

Whether it’s nitrogen credits, sidedressing, soil and tissue sampling or crop fertility, Ray Ward shares his no-till expertise on feeding crops.

By Mark Parker posted on July 1, 2012

At a recent conference, Ward Laboratories president Ray Ward answered farmers’ questions about making the most of soil nutrients in no-till systems.

No-Till Operational Benchmark Study (2012)

Expenses Take Steep Climb For No-Tillers

By Darrell Bruggink posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

While no-tillers continue to enjoy some of the highest grain prices in recent history, it’s clear that they need those prices to stay high, judging by their 2011 expense sheet.

Fixing Sulfur Shortages Can Boost No-Till Yields

Knowledge of vulnerable soil types and field conditions, and targeted sulfur applications, can increase crop outputs.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Until 2 decades ago, farmers throughout the Corn Belt didn't need to worry about their fields having enough sulfur, a nutrient that is essential to photosynthesis in plants,

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Articles Tagged with ''sulfur''

Fixing Sulfur Deficiencies In No-Till Wheat

No-Till And Strip-Till: The Best Of Both Worlds

Soybean Response To Starter Fertilizer Containing Sulfur

Why Corn Stalks Won’t Decay And What To Do About It

Obsession With Soil Health Paves Way For Better No-Tilling

Get The Most From Foliar Feeding Corn And Soybeans

When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

When Do Crops Need Nutrients?

Expenses Take Steep Climb For No-Tillers

Fixing Sulfur Shortages Can Boost No-Till Yields

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