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5 Things to Know About Removal-Based P & K Strategies

November 11, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

"One concern I have is that some growers treat their P and K like balancing a checkbook, trying to calculate what is taken off the field and putting that amount back on in fertilizer. In almost all cases, this type of accuracy is not needed for removal-based guidelines," says nutrient management specialist Dan Kaiser.

No-Till Has Advantage on Managing Residue In Dry Weather

October 28, 2022

How you leave your fields in the fall is the beginning of planning for the 2023 planting season. Consideration for the very dry weather we’ve had in 2021 and 2022 should be top of mind as farmers plan for a successful spring planting in 2023.

Strip-Tilling Shows Profits in Southwest Wisconsin Study

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

Data was collected and analyzed from 15 farmers for the 2019-2021 crop years to demonstrate the impact of conservation on soil and water quality.

How Drought Affects Corn at Each Growth Stage

July 22, 2022 | Posted in Water Management

Corn plants need 1.25 inches of rain each week in July and August to maintain rapid growth and produce the best possible yields. The University of Missouri summarizes the effects from moderate drought on corn plants and the resulting impact on yield.

Albert Lea Buys Blue River Organic Seed, Becomes Largest Organic Field Seed Supplier in US

July 14, 2022

Albert Lea Seed House has acquired Blue River Organic Seed, the nation's longest-established organic seed corn brand from the Farmers Business Network.

Strip-Tilled Corn Fields at Advantage in Hot, Dry Kentucky Weather

July 6, 2022 | Posted in Water Management

Source: AgFax

Strip-tilled fields may be at an advantage for holding moisture in the next few weeks because the residue between the strips prevents evaporation.

How to Recover Flooded Crops

June 27, 2022 | Posted in Water Management

Source: Ohio State University Extension

When there's an excess of rain, crops are susceptible to flooding and waterlogged soils, resulting in immersion of plants.

USDA Reports 22% of Corn, 12% of Soybeans Planted

May 9, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The 5-year averages for each crop planted in this week are 50% for corn and 39% for soy.

USDA: 14% of Corn, 8% of Soybeans Planted So Far

May 2, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

Planting Progress Report Shows Soybean Planting Underway

April 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Texas and Louisiana led the way among corn and soybean plantings, respectively.

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