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Is Spring Nitrogen Application Necessary for Winter Canola?

June 26, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The timing of nitrogen (N) application makes a difference in canola seed quality and N-use efficiency. Washington State University Extension shares some insight into N application in spring and whether it pays off in winter canola.

Worksheet for In-Season Nitrogen Management Decisions

June 30, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Wondering whether you should apply supplemental nitrogen to your corn fields this year? Find your answer with University of Minnesota Extension’s Supplemental Nitrogen Worksheet for Corn.

Customizing Fertilizer Applications to Weather

February 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: International Plant Nutrition Institute

Regular soil testing and in-crop applications of nitrogen can help growers manage nutrient levels for swings in the weather and take advantage of when better-than-normal crop growth occurs, says the International Plant Nutrition Institute.

Crop Sensors Emerging as Useful, Profitable No-Till Tool

Farmers and manufacturers discuss the payback crop sensors offer, as well as their vulnerabilities and what the future may hold for the technology.

By Ian Gronau posted on October 26, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

There’s little doubt among farmers that data pouring from a myriad of displays, sensors, monitors and other precision farming equipment is going to help them be more efficient. However, analysis and timing often stand in the way of that goal.

Higher Economic Returns from Pulse Crops than Fallow

By Jenny Lavey posted on May 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Wheat growers who grow both pea and wheat in their fields are likely to lessen the economic risks of farming while maintaining the same level of profits as those who grow only wheat or leave a field fallow, according to a group of Montana State University scientists.

From the Desk of Laura Allen

Four Keys to Succeeding With Cover Crops

By Laura Barrera posted on March 3, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Iowa no-tiller Steve Berger considers cover crops to be one of the best management decisions he's made. Here he shares the four tips he thinks will help any no-tiller find success with cover crops.

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Managing Nitrogen Like Your Profits Depend On It

Now is the time to protect your nitrogen investment, and your profits! This 76-PAGE “Managing Nitrogen Like Your Profits Depend On It” eGuide shares actionable tips and information about using this nutrient more efficiently on your no-till farm!

| Posted in Nutrient Management

If you are new to no-till, thinking about switching to no-till or are looking for a better fertilization program, this free guide is right for you.

Why Managing Nitrogen Is Critical When No-Tilling

The tools for utilizing nitrogen more effectively are in place. Now it’s time to use them.

By Lynn Grooms posted on January 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

“As we deal with tougher economic times, we’re faced with managing nitrogen better than ever before,” maintains Allen Sutton of Agrotain International in Corydon, Ky.

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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin Till, Vincennes, Ind., no-tiller Ray McCormick explains why it’s going to be tough to “not lose a lot of money this year” on corn. Plus, we ask our readers, “On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are you about drought this year?” Hear why some farmers are worried, and why others aren’t very worried at all.

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