[Video] Making Sense of Soil Tests to Increase Nutrient Efficiency

Confused about what actually works and what is just a marketing claim? As a programs and data analyst for Teva Corp. in Benton, Mo., Chris Kasten specializes in nutrient management and soil analysis to help corn and soybean growers identify and respond to challenges while demystifying product performance.

Kasten compares soil sampling methods and interpretations for strip-till with a focus on sampling techniques, extraction methods, individual nutrient considerations, nutrient availability testing strategies, tissue sampling, nutrient antagonisms, and nutrient uptake curves and delivery. Kasten also covers the different types of soil tests and identifies when to utilize alternate testing methods.

You’ll Learn: How to pull soil samples based on goal-oriented strategy, which tests to incorporate into your production strategies, and how to interpret results both pre- and in-season.

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