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Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer

March 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Purdue University researchers saw increased plant height and accelerated plant development from starter fertilizer, but increased yield only occurred at the two of six locations, both no-tilled.

No-Till Notes: Consider Residue, Starter Fertilizer with Narrow Rows

No-tillers looking to improve residue clearance and apply starter fertilizer in their ultra-narrow-row systems may need to make adjustments so all management objectives are achievable.

By Jim Leverich posted on March 14, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Residue Management, Seeding & Planting

As trends move toward higher corn populations, many no-tillers are switching row widths from 30 inches down to 20 or 15.

Alfalfa, Cereal Rye Bring Added Benefits to Long-Term No-Till

Milledgeville, Ill., no-tiller Norm Deets finds alfalfa helps speed up the transition to no-till and cover crops hold and build soil in areas prone to erosion.

By Laura Barrera posted on March 14, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Being the “scourge” of the neighborhood was one of the biggest challenges Norm Deets faced when he started no-tilling. But after 30 years of committing to the practice, he knows the benefits outweigh the nice look of perfectly tilled soils.

Precision Planting Launches Fertilizer Attachment and Control Products

January 19, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Precision Planting

FurrowJet fertilizer attachment allows growers to place starter fertilizers near the seed furrow, and the vApply controller systems allow growers to execute their fertility plan across the entire range of application rates for all passes through the field.

Using Starter Fertilizer on Soybeans

May 8, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Corn shows a greater response to starter fertilizer than soybeans, but soybeans can respond to starter on low-testing soils, particularly phosphorus.

Adjusting Management Practices for Late Corn Planting

May 5, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As prospects for a timely start to spring planting diminish, growers need to reassess their planting strategies. Ohio State University Extension offers a few guidelines.

Safe Rates of Seed Placed Starter Fertilizer

May 1, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

Be wary of excessive concentrations of fertilizer salts near germinating seed or seedling roots as they can result in injury and eventual death of plant tissue.

In-Furrow Systems Boost Nutrient Efficiency, Protect Seedlings

Many no-tillers find placing fertilizer, insecticides and other products directly in the seed furrow helps their crops get off to a healthier, faster start while being more efficient with their fertilizer rates.

By Laura Barrera posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

The “right place” in the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship may be listed last, but with the phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) runoff issues that agriculture is facing today, it’s certainly top of mind.

The Secrets of No-Till Yield Champions

No-tillers David Hula and Kip Cullers say spoon-feeding crops at the right time, intensive scouting, healthy soils and even emergence have helped them raise contest-winning corn and soybean yields.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 17, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

One of the most valuable lessons David Hula learned about farming came several years ago from a towering former NFL player turned DuPont Pioneer agronomist.

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