Soil testing

3 Crucial Prerequisites for Growing 300-Bushel Corn

By Michaela Paukner posted on February 1, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Water Management

University of Illinois professor Fred Below says there are three crucial factors that no-tillers need to have right before diving into the management strategies outlined in his famous “7 Wonders of the Corn Yield World.”

On-Farm Trials Improve No-Tiller's Soil Health, Nutrient Management

By Rebecca Schweitzer posted on September 22, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Lancaster Farming

When it comes to making soil health choices on the farm, Bob Buser consults the experts, records the data and compares to decide what practices to continue.

Use Precision Technology to Make Data-Informed Decisions

Retired engineer uses data management & precision tools to remotely assist in the management of family’s 7,000-acre operation.

By Noah Newman posted on March 1, 2023 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Keith Wendte asks himself the same question every time he makes an adjustment on his family’s Effingham County, Ill., farm: Is this providing a return on investment?

4 Considerations for Nutrient Management on Owned vs. Rented Ground

January 27, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Nutrient management decisions can become difficult when land tenure comes into play. With short-term land tenure, it doesn’t make sense to greatly increase soil test values if it will benefit another renter on the ground at a later date.

Low Soil Moisture Skews Soil Test K, pH Levels

By Jim Camberato posted on October 19, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Purdue University Department of Agronomy

The accurate analysis of representative soil samples to determine lime and fertilizer needs is fundamental to crop production. Dry soils are hard soils, so be sure to sample the full 8-inch depth, otherwise soil test results will be higher than actual values.

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

By James Hoorman posted on October 12, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Hoorman Soil Health Services

After crops are harvested, fall is a good time to apply lime. While lime can be applied any time, ideally, the soil should be dry to allow good spreading with out rutting up a field. Here are some tips for fall lime spreading.

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K-State: Successful Spring No-Tilling Starts With Soil Testing in the Fall

October 11, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Kansas State soil scientist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz saysfarmers should be aware that that dry conditions in much of Kansas this year could impact their ability to get an accurate soil analysis. For example, a soil’s pH level – a measure of how acidic or basic the soil is – can be misleading depending on the accumulation of solids or hydrogen at the surface.

A Year Without a P Application Might be a Good Idea

By Dan Kaiser posted on October 6, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota

We know that P is a critical element required for crop growth and development, and if deficient, the lack of P can significantly reduce crop yield. While application of P fertilizer is common, it is not always required to achieve maximum yield.

Correcting Nutrient Issues with Real-World Soil Tests

Neal Kinsey breaks down real soil test reports, offers recommendations for correcting nutrient imbalances and adds what no-tillers should consider with their own soil test results.

By Laura Barrera posted on September 2, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Neal Kinsey has heard some people say that the purpose of a soil test is just to point you in the right direction.

Carbon Markets, Academics Can Leverage Private Labs to Help No-Tillers

July 28, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Source: Rock River Laboratory

The soil carbon market is based largely on theoretical carbon offsets derived from complex algorithms, and in some cases artificial intelligence. While the mathematics that go into predicting these offsets is undoubtedly impressive, the predictions will invariably require ground-truthing.

Articles Tagged with ''soil testing''

3 Crucial Prerequisites for Growing 300-Bushel Corn

On-Farm Trials Improve No-Tiller's Soil Health, Nutrient Management

Use Precision Technology to Make Data-Informed Decisions

4 Considerations for Nutrient Management on Owned vs. Rented Ground

Low Soil Moisture Skews Soil Test K, pH Levels

Hoorman: Soil Conditions Should Guide No-Tillers on Lime

K-State: Successful Spring No-Tilling Starts With Soil Testing in the Fall

A Year Without a P Application Might be a Good Idea

Correcting Nutrient Issues with Real-World Soil Tests

Carbon Markets, Academics Can Leverage Private Labs to Help No-Tillers

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