One Farmer’s “Trash” is Another One’s Treasure

By Jack Zemlicka posted on January 18, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Residue management was a hot topic during the 25th annual National No-Tillage Conference last week in St. Louis, with several attendees sharing their experiences and tips for residue breakdown and nutrient retention.

High Nitrogen Rates Increase Micronutrient Uptake, Storage In Corn

November 7, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Natalie van Hoose, Purdue University

A Purdue University study shows that high-yielding, modern corn hybrids take up not only more nitrogen from soil but more micronutrients such as zinc, iron, manganese and copper. Nitrogen fertilizer rates also influence how much of these nutrients are stored in the grain at harvest.

Fertility an Investment, Not a Cost

By Martha Mintz posted on April 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

No-till, fertility management and herbicide rotation have saved Downing, Wis., multitasker Bill Hurtgen time and money. All are nuggets the relatively new farmer picked up attending a night class at his local technical college.

New Field Guide Helps Farmers Choose, Manage Cover Crops

April 23, 2012 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Purdue University

Farmers interested in planting cover crops to improve soil health can now find information and tips in a new pocket guide produced by the Midwest Cover Crops Council and Purdue University.

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Fertility an Investment, Not a Cost

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