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Soilgenic Announces Enhancement Formulas for N

June 22, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The company says in a press release it has established and patented improved formulations to improve applications onto fertilizers, allowing room for other technologies during the retail coating process. The formulations are also designed for application for extreme cold and high humidity environments.

Ohio State Offers Tips for Supplemental N in Wet Weather

June 22, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Determining the amount of supplemental nitrogen, if any, that is needed after saturated soil conditions is a difficult question to answer. Soil conditions such as texture, temperature, and length of saturation plus nitrogen application factors timing, placement, source, inhibitors used along with the growth stage of corn which impacts the amount of N already taken up, affect the decision to apply additional N.

Evaluating Spring Phosphorus Availability

February 21, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

The most important decision-making factors for phosphorus management are the amount of phosphorus applied and the price of fertilizer.

Less is More: No-Tillers Weigh in on Nitrogen Management Methods

A survey of no-tillers uncovers a range of application and management practices — plus uses of precision data and cover crops — that help provide optimal crop yields and cut input costs in no-till operations.

By Mark McNeely posted on October 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Nitrogen (N) management plans are about as variable as the timing and application options available to today’s no-till farmers. Not only is careful consideration given to the types and amounts of N applied, but the use of precision data gathering equipment also enables growers to gauge their success on the fly and take corrective actions as required.

In-Depth Details on Homemade Fertilizer Spreader Box

October 21, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

Belle Plaine, Kan., no-tiller Ron Neises discusses the fertilizer spreader he built using an old spreader box off an Ag Chem unit, a truck axle, combine tires and other equipment and technology as he uses the machine to spread urea, lime, potash, mono-ammonium phosphate and di-ammonium phosphate.

Tips For Getting More From Your ‘P And K’

Building healthier no-till soils, frequent soil testing and other readily available products and practices can help no-tillers stretch their fertility dollars further, regardless of their application system.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

The price tag for phosphorus and potassium is way too high for no-tillers to allow nutrients to tie up, float away or just plain not do their job effectively.

Matching Nitrogen Rates To Strip-Till Profitability

Through research, Minnesota strip-tiller David Legvold and college senior Emma Cornwell found the most profitable rate of sidedressed liquid 28% isn’t always the highest rate.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Ever since David Legvold began farming land owned by St. Olaf College at Northfield, Minn., about 9 years ago, he’s worked with university professors and students to document the impacts of tillage and crop inputs on profitability, soil health and water quality.

Drainage, Soybean Cover Boost Yields for Ohio No-Tiller

30-year no-tilling veteran Tom Clark is reaping the benefits of tiling improvements, cover crops and calculated planting on his 1,200 acres.

By Susan K. Davis posted on March 11, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Water Management

Drainage is important in any tillage system, but even more crucial in no–till, which is why Ohio no-tiller Tom Clark makes sure drainage needs are taken care of on his fields.

Tune Up Your Strip-Till Fertilizer Program

Strip-tillers share how they boost fertilizer efficiency by varying rates and mixing up timing, placement and equipment.

By Dan Zinkland posted on February 1, 2011 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Whether they’re veterans or rookies, six strip-tillers across the U.S. are paying close attention to their fertilizer programs to maximize profitable production of corn, soybeans and other crops

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Bidding On Two Parcels Of $5,000-Per-Acre Ground, Here’s Why One May Be Worth An Extra $1,000

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2010

Besides operating a business that tackles crop consulting work on more than 300,000 acres, Joe Nester serves as the director of a local bank.

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