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Should You Soil Test in Fall or Spring?

September 24, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Ohio State University Extension took soil samples from three counties in both fall and spring to see how they results compared based on time of year.

Managing N, P and K in No-Till Corn, Soybean Rotations

No-tillers face some tough challenges at planting time that require an active, tailored approach to managing precious, costly inputs.

By Daniel Davidson posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With spring upon us, no-tillers are probably anxious to get to the field. As you mentally prepare to head to the field and make your last-minute fertilizer and seed decisions and equipment adjustments, take time think about your fertilizer program and make sure you have enough to feed the crop.

How To Benchmark Crop Macro and Micronutrient Status

The effectiveness of soil and tissue tests depends on the crop, field conditions and the nutrient in question, and no-tillers should back up the results with scouting and on-farm strip trials.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Peter Kyveryga says he's been hearing more and more discussions among farmers about nutrient deficiencies in corn and soybeans during the growing season.

Economic Return of Soil Testing

November 14, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Fall after harvest is an excellent time for soil sampling and testing. This year, with lower grain prices, many growers may be looking for places to cut costs. However, cutting back on soil testing could result in lowering profits.

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Scout During Harvest To Improve No-Till Benchmarks

Checking no-tilled fields during and after harvest will provide insights into stands, hybrid performance, yield limitations and equipment issues

By Jim Leverich posted on October 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Precision Agriculture

When it's harvest time, we often get caught up in a flurry of activity. But it's worth the time for no-tillers - especially after the wet planting season last spring — to see what you can learn by scouting your fields during harvest.

Tips For Soil Testing This Fall

September 30, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

Recent surveys indicate that 20% of the fields in Pennsylvania do not have a current soil test. With high yields, the plant food contained in the soil is depleted more rapidly.

October 2014 Poll: Soil Testing No-Tilled Fields

By Laura Barrera posted on September 16, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

From September 16th - October 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "How often do you soil test your no-till fields?"

Addressing Mid-Season Fertility Issues

June 26, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

As the crop progresses, some nutritional problems often become more evident to farmers. Here are a few to consider.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till, Crop Diversity Boost Yields, Cover Big Country With Less Equipment

A planter and drill are all no-tiller Bryan Jorgensen needs to seed 11,000 acres, while cover crops and grazing add a profitable dimension.

By Bryan Jorgensen posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

With the number of acres our family crops, you would think we would have a whole battery of equipment.

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.

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