Nutrient Management

Mobile System Removes Phosphorus From Manure

December 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: USDA-Agricultural Research Service

A mobile system for removing phosphorus from cow manure may offer dairy farmers greater flexibility in where, when, and how they use the nutrient to fertilize crops.

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.

Concept Ag Introduces TransMaxx Technology for Foliar Fertility

December 14, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Concept Ag

The company says the technology opens the door for foliar application of specific nutrients, including calcium, which was considered ineffective because it did not readily translocate through the plant to the root zone.

[Podcast] Strip-Tilling as a Journey, Not a Destination

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Blu-Jet, we welcome Minnesota farmer David Legvold to share the details of his ongoing strip-till odyssey to include equipment modifications, residue management preferences and fertility placement practices.

December 13, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Blu-Jet, we welcome Minnesota farmer David Legvold to share the details of his ongoing strip-till odyssey to include equipment modifications, residue management preferences and fertility placement practices.

Developing a ‘Closed Loop’ Strip-Till System

December 8, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Operating a diverse cropping and dairy operation, Coolidge, Ariz., farmer Robert Boyle shares his systematic approach to cycling nutrients using manure produced by his cows to build soil health and increase yields.

Case Study: Cover Crop Effects on Soil Properties

December 4, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

While most soil health indicators demonstrated no significant differences among the treatments, cover crops grown for carbon ranked the highest for the Haney test, says University of Nebraska Extension.

How Rye and Oat Cover Crops Effect Corn Development

December 3, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

A study concludes that most negative effects of cover crops on corn growth are short-lived, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Carbon and Nitrogen Content of Winter Cover Crop Biomass

December 2, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

A study found that legume covers actually supplied little total nitrogen due to low biomass production, while the nitrogen contained in cereal rye residue was likely readily available for the next corn crop.

[Podcast] The Do’s and Don’ts of Fertilizer Banding

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Blu-Jet, we welcome Purdue University agronomy professor Tony Vyn to share results of recent fertilizer application research and discuss considerations and cautions for developing a practical nutrient management plan in strip-till.

November 22, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Blu-Jet, we welcome Purdue University agronomy professor Tony Vyn to share results of recent fertilizer application research and discuss considerations and cautions for developing a practical nutrient management plan in strip-till.

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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Mobile System Removes Phosphorus From Manure

Cornstalk Nitrate Tests Signifying a Below Average Year

Concept Ag Introduces TransMaxx Technology for Foliar Fertility

[Podcast] Strip-Tilling as a Journey, Not a Destination

Developing a ‘Closed Loop’ Strip-Till System

Case Study: Cover Crop Effects on Soil Properties

How Rye and Oat Cover Crops Effect Corn Development

Carbon and Nitrogen Content of Winter Cover Crop Biomass

[Podcast] The Do’s and Don’ts of Fertilizer Banding

Managing Nitrogen with a ‘No Plant Left Behind’ Mentality

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