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Nutrien Introduces Smart Nutrition MAP+MST Homogenous Fertilizer

July 14, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nutrien announced today the launch of Smart Nutrition MAP+MST fertilizer powered by MST, the latest system for delivering sulfur and phosphate to meet crop needs and maximize production just in time for the fall application season.

Soil Phosphorus Availability and Lime: More Than Just pH?

August 1, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

If soils are too acidic, phosphorus reacts with iron and aluminum, making it unavailable to plants. But if soils are too alkaline, phosphorus reacts with calcium and also becomes inaccessible. However, liming can influence other ways by which phosphorus might become available to plants.

Harvesting High-Yield Corn with Strip-Till

Moving from ridge-till to strip-till helps Steve Frahm get the most from his soil and push corn yields to near 250 bushels per acre.

By Ian Gronau posted on May 27, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

As Steve Frahm began adding acreage to his irrigated Ashland, Neb., farm more than a decade ago, one mounting challenge was finding the time and labor to continue ridge-tilling.

Piecing Together A Successful Strip-Till System

By Jack Zemlicka posted on December 13, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

For some farmers, their early transition to strip-till conjures up fond memories of higher yields or improved fertilizer placement, while for others, building those first berms serves more as reminder of how far they've come in their operation.

Strip-Till Brings Better Stands In Continuous Corn

November 14, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: By Dan Zinkand

After no-tilling continuous corn for a year, Palo, Iowa, farmer Jim Keiper started strip-tilling corn 7 years ago to improve the seedbed, crop emergence, stand and yields.

Tips For Anhydrous Application In Strip-Till

April 22, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Crop Quest Perspectives

Many strip-tillers incorporate application of various fertilizers — nitrogen, phosphate and potash — when strips are being made. Anhydrous ammonia, a common source of nitrogen, can be toxic to germinating seeds and root systems when applied too close to the seed.

Videos

How Two Growers Use Their Data

BASF Vice President of U.S. Crop Protection Scott Kay lead the discussion featuring farmers Dan Luepkes (Illinois) and Kelly Garrett (Iowa). The panel shared insights on using data and technology to maximize success in the field.

Events

2022 National No-Tillage Conference

Date: 01/04/22

Location: Louisville, KY

For more than a quarter of a century, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information you need to run a more successful no-till operation. In our 30th anniversary year, we’re ready to do it again as our event returns to beautiful downtown Louisville, Ky., at the legendary Galt House Hotel.

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Montag Mfg

Located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Montag Mfg. is a family owned business focused on delivery systems for dry fertilizer begun when Roger Montag received a patent for dry fertilizer meter in 1988.

Environmental Tillage System, Inc

Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of conservation-tillage and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.

Kuhn Krause Inc

Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.