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When Timing Matters: Sidedressing Nitrogen vs. Pre-Plant Applications

June 3, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: University of Minnesota
Sidedressing nitrogen has become a popular practice as a way to deliver the right amount of nitrogen to crops at the right time while reducing the risk of leaching. However, according to research from the University of Minnesota, split applications don't always work better than up-front applications. Find out how to assess whether or not sidedressing makes sense.
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Pivoting to Conservation Improves Future for Dairy in Vulnerable Watershed

Aaron and Todd Augustian are managing manure responsibly and embracing no-till and cover crops to reduce erosion, improve soils and safeguard the environment.
By John Dobberstein posted on May 30, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting
Aaron and Todd Augustian are managing manure responsibly and embracing no-till and cover crops to reduce erosion, improve soils and safeguard the environment.
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What I've Learned from No-Tilling

On-Farm Testing and Evaluation Lead to 100% No-Till Adoption

Crunching the numbers on no-till and other practices helps the Williams family dial in peak economic farm performance.
By Martha Mintz posted on May 28, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health
Ignorance may be bliss, but it’s no way to farm. Instead of blindly seeking the highest yields and following conventional management recommendations, my wife, Kelli, and I work to track, evaluate and problem solve on the farm we started together.
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Selecting the Right Nitrogen Source

May 6, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management
Source: University of Minnesota
Using nitrogen fertilizer can result in substantial economic return for farmers, but when nitrogen inputs exceed crop needs, excessive amounts of nitrate can enter either ground or surface water. Selecting the right nitrogen source can help growers produce crops in a more profitable and environmentally-friendly way, says the University of Minnesota.
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‘Split Decision’ Helping More No-Tillers Improve Their Nitrogen Efficiency

Growers and researchers say they’re seeing increased corn yields and more application flexibility with Y-drop systems with targeted placement.
By John Dobberstein posted on May 1, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management
With corn prices continuing on a stagnant path for the foreseeable future, many no-tillers are looking for ways to ratchet up efficiency with their inputs, including with nitrogen (N).
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