Nutrient Management

Power of Legumes, Part 3

Five fields sampled for biological diversity and measured with the Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PFLA) test showed some interesting results.
On our farm we sampled five fields for biological activity this fall. We waited to sample the fields until the middle of September. The reason we waited was to get some rain so we could get our probe in the ground. We also figured moisture may increase the amount of biological activity.
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No-Till Notes: Making Sense of Growing Options for Yield Enhancers

The market for seed treatments, foliar nutrients and biologicals is growing at a dizzying pace, but no-tillers can make sense of it by doing some research and asking pointed questions.
Growers want to increase yield, and do it profitability and consistently. When I talk about increasing yields, I look at it from two perspectives: foundation agronomy and technology add-ons or products.
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Breaking Down Residue Starts With Healthy No-Till Soils

No-tillers who create conditions that support active soil microbial activity have fewer headaches with residue decomposition and nutrient availability after harvest.
For many no-tillers, it’s difficult enough to get crops planted and harvested on time each year. But after harvest, there’s often another battle — managing residue in such a way that it’s an asset to their rotation, rather than a liability.
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