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Soil Phosphorus Availability and Lime: More Than Just pH?

August 1, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: ACSESS

If soils are too acidic, phosphorus reacts with iron and aluminum, making it unavailable to plants. But if soils are too alkaline, phosphorus reacts with calcium and also becomes inaccessible. However, liming can influence other ways by which phosphorus might become available to plants.

New Research Shows Increased Yield with Liming Treatments

February 2, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Liming the soil can be a long-term investment and benefits need to be weighed over time.

Evaluate Soil Test Results for Nutrient Applications in Spring, Winter Wheat

November 7, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

A full analysis of soil samples can help growers raising spring and winter wheat optimize fertility levels in soils and increase yields by as much as 6-12 bushels, says Washington State University Extension.

New Publication Addresses Acidic Soils, How They Interact with Root Diseases

December 28, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: Washington State University Extension

Washington State University researchers offer a new publication to explain how soil pH affects root diseases and provide recommendations on mitigating adverse effects.

Soil Sample Now to Set the Stage for Maximum Yields

November 6, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

Regular soil sampling is essential for balancing soil nutrient levels and can serve as a barometer of soil health and productivity, says Penn State Extension.

Review Soil Acidity and Consider Liming This Winter

December 4, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension

This agronomy fact sheet offers a summary of about a dozen important points about soil acidity and ag lime.

Preplan For Quality Soil Test Results

August 12, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ohio State University

Soil testing is a very profitable practice to manage fertility input cost and promote environmental stewardship.

No-Till’s Measuring Stick

Cover crops, stacked rotations and soil cover of 60% or more after seeding are among the pillars of quality, continuous no-till, Rolf Derpsch says.

By John Dobberstein posted on June 1, 2011 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

No-till may be practiced on more agricultural acres in the U.S. than any other country in the world. But South American no-till consultant Rolf Derpsch believes growers here shouldn’t be satisfied.

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