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Soil Compaction: What can you do?

May 14, 2018 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Soil compaction can be associated with a majority of field operations that are often performed when soils are wet and more susceptible to compaction.

Preparation for and Application of Spring Manure

February 12, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: UMN Extension Nutrient Management

Applying manure this spring? Start planning now.

Nutrient Availability in Poultry Manure

December 27, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Kansas State University

Poultry litter should serve as an excellent complement to commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizers. Phosphorus (P) content in poultry litter is usually high, and applications rates should be based on P levels to avoid potential surface water contamination.

What is the Economic Value of Manure?

December 19, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Rick Koelsch, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The key to gaining the economic value from manure nutrients is the rate at which manure is applied and more.

Corn Stover Removal: Nutrient Value of Stover and Impacts on Soil Properties

December 15, 2017 | Posted in Residue Management, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nutrient value can depend on the season, management practice, time of harvest, location, and what part of the plant is being removed.

Tips to Guide Foliar Nutrient Application

September 20, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

While foliar applications are a helpful management tool for in-season applications, there is a risk for crop damage if applied incorrectly.

View Plants as ‘Distinct Factories’

Understanding the complexity of plant and soil interactions, and the relationships among roots, nutrients and soil composition, is key to assessing future crop health.

By Mark McNeely posted on August 19, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Understanding the complexity of plant and soil interactions, and the relationships among roots, nutrients and soil composition, is key to assessing future crop health.

5 Key Soil Test Measurements for Productive Soils

April 13, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Check soil pH, phosphorus and potassium levels, organic matter, cation exchange capacity and base saturation on soil test analysis, says AgSource Laboratories.

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Using Starter Fertilizer

April 10, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

University of Minnesota Extension shares what to consider when applying starter fertilizer for corn, and whether it's worth using when corn prices are low.

Reconsider Manure Application with High Soil Moisture Conditions

April 2, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

With soil pores continuously filled with water this time of year, Penn State Extension says applying manure increases the risk of runoff.

Strip Cropping and Interseeding Cover Crops with Marty Weiss

Capturing sunlight and keeping living roots in the ground as long as possible is the goal of Beaver Dam, Ws., no-tiller Marty Weiss. The co-chair of the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water talks about strip-cropping and interseeding cover crops at a field day in the summer of 2020.

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