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NRCS Accepting Applications For Conservation Innovation Grants

February 14, 2013 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Conservation Innovation Grants are available for state and local governments, federally recognized Indian Tribes, non-governmental and educational organizations, private businesses and individuals with applications due March 15.

Words Of Caution On Applying Nitrogen To Wheat In February

February 12, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ohio State University

Producers are tempted to apply nitrogen in February because it is easy to drive across the field and there is no competition with other farm activities.

The Role Of Nitrogen Fertilizer In Soil pH Levels

February 6, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Acid soils are becoming an important issue in Kansas, even in the western reaches of the state where most people think of high pH as a bigger issue.

Fertilizer & Soil Amendment Product Roundup 2013

The latest fertilizer and soil amendment offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

February 3, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The latest fertilizer and soil amendment offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Considerations For Liming No-Till Fields

February 2, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Dave Mengel and Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, Kansas State University

Several years after the initial lime application, it is not unusual for the soil pH to decline again, especially in the upper 2 to 3 inches of soil.

Pillars Of No-Till Adoption, Growth Are Recognized

The latest class of No-Till Innovators have strived to improve no-till practices and help farmers be better stewards of farmland.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

During the 21st annual National No-Tillage Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., Syngenta and No-Till Farmer honored the 17th class of No-Till Innovators.

Studies Show Biosolids Can Boost Soil Phosphorus Levels For Years

January 26, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Phys.org

Treated wastewater solids called biosolids are sometimes used by farmers to boost soil nutrient levels.

[Webinar] Using Biological Additives In Crop Farming

January 24, 2013 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Doug Miller of MidWest Bio-Tech gives an overview of using biological additives in crop farming. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]

Voluntary Conservation Approaches Work In Chesapeake Bay

January 9, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State University

Penn State Cooperative Extension works closely together with other partners in the public and private sector to help restore the Chesapeake Bay to its former glory by researching, educating and promoting Best Management Practices to control erosion, nutrient losses and pesticide losses.

New Soil Test May Help No-Tillers Pick Covers, Cut Fertilizer Costs

A 24-hour rapid test could help farmers unlock the secret to fertility potential in their soils and make more informed decisions about fertilizer applications.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

A new method of soil testing that measures the drying and rehydration cycles in farm ground could help no-tillers use fertilizer more efficiently and even choose the best cover crops to seed ahead of the next crop.

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