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Cover Crop Spring Management Tips

April 16, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops

With the arrival of spring, here are a few spring cover crop management tips and reminders to consider.

‘2-by-2’ (-by-2?’) Application Gaining Traction Among Strip-Tillers

By James DeGraff posted on April 3, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While visiting with two different strip-till operations in central North Dakota last week, a pressing topic ahead of planting season centered on the best program for liquid nitrogen application, specifically in terms of accuracy and time savings.

Whether Too Wet or Too Dry, Your Corn Might Need More Nutrients

September 1, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: AgroLiquid

Ag company agronomist believes farmers on both sides of the weather extremes are likely to have crops that need additional nitrogen, potassium and sulfur.

Late Season Corn Stalk Nitrate Testing

August 15, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State Extension

If your corn is at ¼ milk-line stage it isn’t too early to take samples for this test, says Penn State Extension educator.

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.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Managing Nitrogen with a ‘No Plant Left Behind’ Mentality

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Uniform application and uptake of fertilizer is a goal strip-tillers strive to achieve on an annual basis. But timing is everything, and capitalizing on the right window of opportunity is critical.

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Listen, Learn from Your Strip-Tilled Crops

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 8, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

If plants could talk, what would they say to you? Sure, this is a pretty abstract question outside of an animated film, but one worth considering as strip-tillers reflect on harvest and begin preparing for the next planting season.

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Don’t Get Burned by Poor Nitrogen Planning

By Jack Zemlicka posted on October 25, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Seeding & Planting

In this issue, we share some best management practices for strengthening a fall fertility program to include some strategic considerations for anhydrous ammonia application.

Advice on Fall Nitrogen Application

October 8, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

360 Yield Center's Regional Agronomy Manager Jim Schwartz offers three tips on fall nitrogen management to consider this autumn.

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Taking Stock of Nutrient Inventory to ‘Smart Apply’

By Jack Zemlicka posted on August 25, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Throughout the growing season, strip-tillers have kept a close eye on their corn crop to assess if and when any late-season nitrogen (N) applications are warranted. Whatever the situation, strip-tillers don’t want to see N go to waste.

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