Optimal nutrient placement is the top benefit of strip-till in the eyes of Chris Kasten, data analyst for TEVA Corporation. Kasten says determining optimal nutrient rates for the crop comes down to 3 basic steps
The most common and least chemically mobile of the secondary nutrients, calcium is essential for cell wall construction in plants and allows plant cells in young crops to divide normally.
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.
If soil calcium and magnesium levels are adequate and soil pH is acceptable, variations in the calcium-to-magnesium ratio between 2 and 8 have been shown to have no influence on crop yield.
Gypsum, which has roots in the past as a farm soil treatment, also may have a bright future, and not just as a booster of crops but also a protector of water.
After years of experimenting with equipment, soil tests, inputs and other areas, Schlapkohl has found a “U-Trough approach” that has him on track for reaching a 300-bushel-per-acre corn average.
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Veteran agronomist Brad Forkner previews his 2024 National Strip-Tillage Conference presentation, “Unlocking the Powers of Your Strip-Tilled Soils.” Forkner will discuss how to decipher soil biology and moisture profiles for critical in-season adjustments during his general session presentation.
Montag products have proven results with patented precision metering application for significant savings of nutrients and cover crop seed, and for achieving best conservation practices.
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