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Easing the Soil’s Temperature with Cover Crops

November 8, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Research has shown that both cover crops and perennial biofuel crops can relieve soil compaction. Cover crops are generally planted between cash crops such as corn and soybeans to protect the bare soil.

Cornstalk Nitrate Tests Signifying a Below Average Year

December 21, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

With so little moisture in the soil in June, it’s conceivable that roots were not capable of taking up most of the N that was traditionally applied at the V6 stage, says Michigan State University Extension.

5 Steps for Determining Soil Infiltration Rate

September 29, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Conducting an infiltration test will allow growers to get an idea of how much water their soil can hold for crop use, says Michigan State University Extension.

4 Tips for Minimizing Soil Compaction During Harvest

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

Source: Iowa State University Extension

In wet conditions, the best choice a grower can make is to stay away from the field and avoid trafifc on wet soil to reduce soil compaction, says Iowa State University Extension.

Early Cover Crop Termination Following El Niño

April 6, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

With an earlier spring and lower soil moisture, no-tillers with cover crops that overwintered should consider terminating their cover crops earlier than usual, says Ohio State University Extension.

Five Tips for Smarter Nitrogen Management

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: 360 Yield Center

How much nitrogen does it take to produce 200 bushels of corn per acre?

End Of Season Nitrogen Management Assessment

By Douglas Beegle posted on August 19, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

How well did your nitrogen (N) program work in this “unusual” year?

Getting The Most Out Of Lime Applications

July 28, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Correcting acid soil conditions through the application of lime can have a significant impact on crop yields, especially with alfalfa. Liming is one of the most essential, but often overlooked, management decisions a producer can make.

NASA Instrument Shows Soil Moisture Fluctuates With Seasons

July 17, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Source: NASA

Scientists working with data from NASA's Aquarius instrument have released worldwide maps of soil moisture, showing how the wetness of the land fluctuates with the seasons and weather phenomena.

Tips For Evaluating Soybean Stands

June 4, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: By Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University

As soybean planting wraps up, it's time to consider evaluating soybean stands. Planting conditions were not always ideal this year. Soil conditions were a little wet when planting started and now have turned fairly dry in most areas. Here are some points to keep in mind when evaluating soybean stand.

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