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5 Factors That Affect Nitrogen Loss

January 11, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

With excess rain occurring throughout the Midwest, Iowa State University Extension explains what impacts nitrogen loss from fall applications.

Projected 2016 Fertilizer Costs

December 18, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: farmdoc daily

Current projections put fertilizer costs in 2016 about $10 per acre lower than in 2015, according to farmdoc daily. If fertilizer prices continue to decrease, the cost decrease could be larger.

Should You Quit Using Anhydrous Ammonia?

By Laura Barrera posted on September 8, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: No-Till Farmer

Bill Darrington knows his comments aren’t exactly popular, but he has no problem telling growers they need to give up anhydrous ammonia — especially if they care about soil health.

Adjusting Future Nitrogen Management Using Annual 'Nitrogen Checkup'

June 11, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Peter Kyveryga, Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network

Have you ever wondered why school students are routinely given a series of year-end tests when it may already be too late to help them master the material? Or why doctors insist on an annual medical check-up?

Effective Starter Fertilizer Use In Corn

March 18, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Many producers could benefit by using starter fertilizer when planting corn. Starter fertilizer is simply the placement of some fertilizer, usually nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), near the seed - which "jump starts" growth in the spring.

Raven Introduces Anhydrous Ammonia Application System

February 4, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Source: Raven Industries

Raven Industries Applied Technology Division introduces the Accuflow Vortex system, an anhydrous ammonia application system that has increased capacity within a single cooler, which maximizes applicator time and creates a smaller footprint on the toolbar.

Timing Of Nitrogen Application Can Enhance Yields

January 30, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: DuPont Pioneer

DuPont Pioneer experts suggest growers continue to look for ways to make the application of nutrients — particularly nitrogen — as efficient as possible.

Precise Placement Of Fertilizer In Strip-Till Can Improve Crop Health And Yields

January 3, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Fertilizers are so well known to improve yield potential. Since WWII, farmers have applied commercial and/or organic products to grow crops.

Considerations For Strip-Till Fertilizer Application

December 31, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ag Professional

Once harvest comes to an end, some growers will shift their focus to strip-tillage. Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois Extension specialist in plant nutrition and soil fertility, offers a few thoughts on applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium with strip-till this season.

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