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Nitrification Inhibitors May Reduce Manure Nitrogen Loss In Unfavorable Weather

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jerry May, Michigan State University Extension

Manure is a valuable asset to livestock farmers who grow crops. It provides nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus and potash - and helps maintain or increase soil health.

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.

Phosphorus, Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations For High-Yielding Soybeans

March 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension

The keys to maximizing the economic returns from phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer applications are a comprehensive soil testing program and maintaining P and K soil test levels above their respective critical levels.

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.

Nutrient Availability And Value Of Poultry Litter

December 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas where a supply of litter is available. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma rank among the largest producers of poultry in the U.S.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Strip-Till Doesn't Always Start Small

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of more interesting things I've learned about strip-till is how the practice can vary from farmer to farmer, depending on their years of experience. While there are principles to adhere to — noted by Illinois strip-tiller Alan Madison in this edition's feature story — there's also no textbook way to strip-till.

[Video] Banding P and K with Fall Strip Tillage

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, band phosphorous and potash with their strip tillage unit using precision farming equipment. They band-apply variable-rate phosphorous and potassium with their fall strip-till pass with an 8-row Orthman 1tRIPr strip-till rig.

Video: Chiseling In Hog Manure In The Fall

April 19, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

Paul and Mike Schweitzer, who farm near Malta, Illinois, chisel hog manure from a neighboring farm in the fall into some of their fields. It's high in potassium, but much less valuable as a source of phosphorous.

Help Strip-Tillers On Soil Sampling And Anhydrous Rates

By Dan Zinkand posted on January 16, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

When Strip-Till Strategies debuted 3 years ago, the first story focused on how strip-tillers should soil-sample fields.

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.

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