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Let The Earthworms Turn Your Soil

By Jack Zemlicka posted on November 11, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health
This time of year, I look forward visiting a few farms to get a recap of harvest and also catch a glimpse of some fresh fall strips. Although there were still plenty of combines harvesting corn ahead of an expected early mid-November cold snap in western Wisconsin and central Minnesota, I had a chance to traverse the newly strip-tilled fields of Tom Muller.
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Seven Tips For Collecting A Representative Soil Sample

October 27, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health
At first glance, soil sampling would seem to be a relatively easy task. However, when you consider the variability that likely exists within a field because of inherent soil formation factors and past production practices, the collection of a representative soil sample becomes more of a challenge.
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Tips For Soil Testing This Fall

October 3, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: Penn State Extension, Delbert Voight
Recent surveys indicate that 20% of the fields in Pennsylvania do not have a current soil test. With high yields, the plant food contained in the soil is depleted more rapidly. A 200-bushel corn crop pulls out 80 pounds of phosphorus and 60 pounds of potassium. It is important to get a benchmark as to what is left.
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