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Wait For Cooler Soil Temperatures To Apply Fall Nitrogen

October 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If you are considering fall application of anhydrous ammonia to corn fields (the only nitrogen fertilizer recommended for fall application), remember to wait until soil temperatures cool to 50 F and continue to trend colder.

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Drought Implications For Nutrient Management

March 4, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: University of Nebraska

What are the implications of the 2012 drought for nutrient management in 2013?

Getting It Done With One-Pass Systems

While some sacrifices are required, more no-tillers are putting down fertilizer with the planter to reduce field passes, boost nutrient efficiency and improve soil health.

By Mark Parker posted on May 1, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

The push to increase productivity and yields in agriculture has convinced an increasing number of no-tillers to explore one-pass planting and fertilizing systems.

Prioritize Harvest Based On Stalk Rot

August 12, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Legend Seeds

It's not a question of if stalk rot will be an issue this year, says Matt Hubsch, lead agronomist for Legend Seeds.

Considerations For Late-Season UAN Applications

July 31, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Wisconsin

When deciding to make any late-season, rescue application of nitrogen (N), you will need to evaluate your N management program relative to the potential for N losses.

No-Till, Profitability Going Hand in Hand

Josh Lloyd, the ASA’s 2010 National Conservation Legacy Award winner, uses yield mapping, cover crops and more to make no-till work.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Conserving soil and improving the bottom line is a win-win scenario for Clay Center, Kan., no-tiller Josh Lloyd.

Constantly Evaluate Technology To Improve Farm Profits

Adopt technology early, hire specialists, increase cropping intensity and seek information from farmers, a young Kansas no-tiller says.

By Mark Parker posted on August 1, 2010 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Precision Agriculture

Dietrich Kastens constantly evaluates technology to achieve clear-cut goals. The Herndon, Kan., no-tiller wants Kastens Inc. Farms to compete with the top third of farms in the Kansas Farm Management Database for lowest cost, planting intensity, farm size or expansion, and most importantly, profit.

Why Managing Nitrogen Is Critical When No-Tilling

The tools for utilizing nitrogen more effectively are in place. Now it’s time to use them.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

“As we deal with tougher economic times, we’re faced with managing nitrogen better than ever before,” maintains Allen Sutton of Agrotain International in Corydon, Ky.

Managing Nitrogen In No-Till's Challenging Environment

Nitrogen needs to be managed more carefully when no-till crop residue is involved

By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With no-till's high residue levels, a challenging environment is created in which to effectively manage your nitrogen. In any given year, you can expect nitrogen loss from immobilization, denitrification, leaching or volatilization.

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