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Tips for Managing P and K When Prices are High

April 16, 2026 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farmers often ask if they can delay their P and K applications until next year, when prices may be lower. University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory explains when that is or isn't a good idea.

Longtime Strip-Tiller Prioritizes Efficiency Over Yield

Brian Herbek studies soils closely to develop balanced nutrition for crops

By Noah Newman posted on April 13, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

“In the strip-till community, many people have lost sight of that,” Brian Herbek says. “If you eat a huge piece of prime rib, aka nitrogen, you won’t have room for potatoes and vegetables and all the other stuff needed to be healthy for the longevity of the race.”

No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - March 2026

Each month, the conservation ag group at Cornell University offers an analysis of the latest scientific papers dealing with conservation agriculture research from around the world. For this on-going web series, our editors will be selecting several research papers from the Cornell list that will be of special interest to North American no-tillers, strip-tillers and cover croppers.

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 12, 2026 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health, Water Management

In this edition:

Sixty years of crop diversification with perennials improves yields more than no-tillage in Ohio grain cropping systems
Conservation Tillage Practices on GHG Emissions, Soil Health and Overall Agricultural Sustainability
Long-term continuous no-till corn-soybean systems: Examining soil carbon sequestration and nitrogen accumulation across various pools
Assessing the agricultural, environmental, and economic effects of crop diversity management: A comprehensive review on crop rotation and cover crop practices
Cover Crops Optimize Soil Fertility and Soybean Productivity in the Cerrado of MATOPIBA, Brazil
Short-term no-tillage improves soil water retention and maintains soil aeration at high moisture conditions despite reduced macroporosity
Tillage Radish as Cover Crop Improves Soil Health Indicators Depending on Pedoclimatic Conditions.

4 Ways Biologicals Can Help Boost Nutrient Programs

Consider applying biologicals to fix nitrogen, improve soil health & root biomass, or break down residue, all of which can help get more fertilizer into crops

By Laura Barrera posted on February 4, 2026 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Consider applying biologicals to fix nitrogen, improve soil health & root biomass, or break down residue, all of which can help get more fertilizer into crops

Strip-Till Fertility Do’s & Don’ts from the Notebook of a Longtime Agronomist

Split nitrogen applications with sulfur, late-season potassium & starter fertilizer package among key recommendations

By Noah Newman posted on February 4, 2026 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Split nitrogen applications with sulfur, late-season potassium & starter fertilizer package among key recommendations

Iowa Survey Shows 142% Growth in Conservation Practices

By Tom Block posted on November 13, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Iowa Farm Bureau

The most recent Iowa Nutrient Reduction Survey shows adoption of cover crops has grown nearly 142% statewide since 2017.

The Andersons’ New Phosphorus Investment: Product Advancement and Distribution

In addition to the expanded distribution for the company, this agreement also included The Andersons venture capital arm, Maumee Ventures, investing in Phospholutions.

May 21, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: The Scoop

In 2026, The Andersons will distribute phosphorus fertilizer product RhizoSorb.

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Phospholutions Expands Distribution through Partnership with The Andersons

May 13, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The agreement secures The Andersons as a distributor for the 2026 crop year, marking a major step forward in making RhizoSorb, the Next Generation of Phosphorus Fertilizer Technology, more accessible to row crop producers.

Strip-Till Beginner Grows ‘Best Crop Ever’ with Multiple Application Methods

Fall & spring NPK, custom starter mix, cover crops & in-season variable rate applications boost strip-tiller's bottom line & yields

By Noah Newman posted on April 25, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Andrew Focht is still trying to figure out the best fertilizer rates for his farm, but his goals are clear. He wants to slash his fertilizer bill by 25% and use only 0.8 pounds of N per bushel, which is about 0.3-0.4 pounds less than he’s used in years past.

Is 'Fixed' Phosphorus Lost? 4 Things to Consider...

By Dan Kaiser posted on April 19, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

With MAP and DAP prices still relatively high, what concerns, if any, should farmers have about how much value they are getting? Here are a few things that you should know about what happens to P when it is applied to the soil.

Articles Tagged with ''phosphorus''

Tips for Managing P and K When Prices are High

Longtime Strip-Tiller Prioritizes Efficiency Over Yield

No-Till, Strip-Till and Cover Crops Research Journal - March 2026

4 Ways Biologicals Can Help Boost Nutrient Programs

Strip-Till Fertility Do’s & Don’ts from the Notebook of a Longtime Agronomist

Iowa Survey Shows 142% Growth in Conservation Practices

The Andersons’ New Phosphorus Investment: Product Advancement and Distribution

Phospholutions Expands Distribution through Partnership with The Andersons

Strip-Till Beginner Grows ‘Best Crop Ever’ with Multiple Application Methods

Is 'Fixed' Phosphorus Lost? 4 Things to Consider...

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