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Fertilizer Labels: What You See Is Not Always What You Get

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 26, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ensuring that your crops are rich in nutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) is a crucial aspect of a healthy farm. But oftentimes, most of the N, P and K applied to the soil is never absorbed by the crop and does not have a chance to improve crop performance.

New Research on Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Reveals Interface for Nutrient Exchange

March 3, 2019

Source: ScienceDaily

Discovery by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center may be key to understanding nutrient and water uptake in crops, says ScienceDaily.

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‘Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture’ is the Theme of AIM Symposium

Jill Clapperton, Christine Jones will headline annual event that will focus on developments in soil health and practices used by regenerative growers.

September 28, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Soil Health

Jill Clapperton, Christine Jones will headline annual event that will focus on developments in soil health and practices used by regenerative growers.

Saved Sediment, Covers, Worms Bring No-Till ‘Gold’ to the Surface

Dwight Clary says seeding covers have revved up his Ohio farm by suppressing weeds, taking up nutrients and building organic matter.

By Laura Barrera posted on July 29, 2017 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

An interest in conservation hit Dwight Clary early in life. When he was 13 years old, one of his 4H projects won a County Conservation Award. The prize? A week at Conservation Camp. That was when he learned about a new practice called “no-till.”

Understanding Macronutrient Soil Test Results

April 27, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission

A senior agronomist from Koch Fertilizer discusses the macronutrient portion of a soil test and what growers should be looking for with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur.

[Webinar] Turning Fertilizer Into a Winning Investment

January 28, 2016 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

During this No-Till Farmer webinar, we were joined by Brian Banks, senior agronomist for The Andersons. Banks explained how to capitalize on the benefits of fertilizer through proper placement and timing to maximize nutrient availability and provide nutrient balance in no-till soils. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

4 Steps for Proper Plant Tissue Testing

May 8, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While soil tests indicate which nutrients are available for crop use, a tissue analysis shows which nutrients the plants are actually utilizing.

Nutrient Availability of Poultry Litter and Storage Practices

December 16, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas where a supply of litter is available.

Global Potash Supply Capacity Could Outstrip Demand By 2020

July 10, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Global supplies of potash could outstrip demand by between 59 and 100 percent by the end of the decade, a research report from Rabobank warns.

The Value Of Soil Organic Matter

July 8, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Dave Mengel, Soil Fertility Specialist, Kansas State University

Soil organic matter (SOM) provides many benefits for crop production in Kansas. Higher SOM levels mean better soil aggregation, improved water infiltration, less compactability, less erodibility, and a generally higher level of productivity due to more available water and nutrients.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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