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5 Key Soil Test Measurements for Productive Soils

April 13, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Check soil pH, phosphorus and potassium levels, organic matter, cation exchange capacity and base saturation on soil test analysis, says AgSource Laboratories.

What is the Nutrient Value of Lost Organic Matter by Erosion?

March 10, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Iowa State University estimates the economic cost of lost organic matter due to soil erosion and how it affects the long-term productivity of the soil.

Study Shows No Damage to Soils from Cover Crop Grazing

February 12, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

A 7-year USDA study found that relatively low-level grazing does not compact the soil or significantly affect the amount of soil organic matter.

Getting Ready for Those Spring No-Till Challenges

Focusing on healthy soil, avoiding compaction and outfitting your no-till planter properly can help you overcome challenges with no-tilling in tough soils.

By Daniel Davidson posted on February 11, 2015 | Posted in Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

As No-Tillers get ready for field work this spring, they need to think about the practices they’re deploying and whether those will help them achieve their yield and profit goals.

Improved Soil Condition Increases Moisture for Crops

February 4, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

Tillage practices that conserve moisture, plants that use water more efficiently and soil with more organic matter have produced higher yields even in dry conditions, according to South Dakota State University soil scientist David Clay.

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5 Quick Facts Learned at the National No-Tillage Conference

By Laura Barrera posted on January 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Our 23rd annual National No-Tillage Conference has come and gone, and as a second-time attendee I’m still overwhelmed by the amount of no-till research, insights and information that were presented last week.

20 Ways To Build Better No-Till Soils

World-renowned soil scientist and Rhizoterra co-founder Jill Clapperton shares tips and insights about no-tilled soils that could help growers lower their productivity costs and increase yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on November 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management

While the purpose behind modern no-tilling can sometimes get lost in the machinations of fertilizers, machines and GPS signals, Jill Clapperton offered as a simple example of how crop residue fuels no-till systems.

Seven Tips For Collecting A Representative Soil Sample

October 24, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

At first glance, soil sampling would seem to be a relatively easy task. However, when you consider the variability that likely exists within a field because of inherent soil formation factors and past production practices, the collection of a representative soil sample becomes more of a challenge.

Manganese Aids Germination, Accelerates Plant Maturity

Timely soil testing and identification of manganese deficiencies, and proper application timing, can ward off yield hits or even increase yields.

By Claire Keyes posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

All crops require manganese for proper growth and development, so proper management of this micronutrient is vital for photosynthesis, germination and plant maturity, experts say.

Sticking With No-Till, Covers Protects Yields And Waterways

Split nitrogen applications and cover crops are helping Iowa grower Ed Ulch improve his long-term no-till operation while enhancing the protection of local waterways.

By John Dobberstein posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

When Ed Ulch took the plunge with no-till during the 1970s, his main goals were economic: cut trips across the field, reduce expenses and hold the line on yields.

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