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Three 'Rules Of Thumb' For Using Pop-Up Fertilizers

April 15, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Arkansas, Leo Espinoza, Associate Professor Extension Soil Scientist

Pop-up fertilizers are commonly used in some corn growing areas in the country.

Plotting A Consistent Course For Strip-Till Benefits

By Jack Zemlicka posted on July 24, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Adopting controlled traffic and bringing fertilizer application in house has given Iowa strip-tiller Ron Neuberger the flexibility needed to trim input costs and improve efficiency.

New Online Tool Helps Producers Estimate Carbon Stowed in Soil

June 17, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: USDA NRCS

A new online tool called COMET-FARM enables agricultural producers to calculate how much carbon their conservation actions can remove from the atmosphere. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the free tool in a June 5 address to the National Press Club in Washington, where he outlined a vision for modern solutions to environmental challenges.

Phosphorus And Zinc Interaction Critical With Starter Fertilizer

February 24, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: SFP news release

Including starter fertilizer with any fertility program can play a big role in getting corn off to a vigorous start, but a key component to maximizing starter fertilizer applications involves managing the interplay between phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn).

Strip-Tiller Tames Rocks And Residue

By Dan Zinkand posted on February 13, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Although there have been some headaches and learning experiences along the way, Josh and Philip Backstrom are happy with the investment they've made in strip-tilling.

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Tips For Soil Sampling In Strip-Till

By Dan Zinkand posted on January 30, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

After reading recent questions from readers of Strip-Till Strategies about soil-sampling procedures and nitrogen credits -- as well as nitrogen rates in strip-tilled corn following soybeans - Orthman Mfg. Co. lead agronomist Mike Petersen offered some recommendations.

Finding The Right Fit With Fertility

By Dan Zinkand posted on December 26, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

To be more efficient with fertilizer, strip-tillers must be use caution in cutting rates and put nutrients where they do more good than harm.

Strip-Tilling Helps Farmers Warm Up Soils, Increase Yields

By Lynn Grooms posted on August 22, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

While soybean growers have been moving toward no-till in a big way, the growth of no-till corn acres has remained somewhat flat in recent years.

Starter Fertilizer Can Boost Strip-Tilled Corn

June 21, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Mike Petersen, Orthman Lead Agronomist, Orthman Manufacturing

From the standpoint of economics it befuddles me why growers would not desire to give their corn crop the best opportunity to come out of the ground like a roaring lion.

Strip-Till, Growth Product Boosts Corn Yields

By Dan Zinkand posted on May 30, 2012 | Posted in Soil Health

Combining strip-till with a plant-growth enhancement product increased corn yields up to 30 bushels per acre in 2010 field tests.

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