Items Tagged with 'nutrients'

ARTICLES

Microbes, Mycorrhizae Key to Understanding Nutrient Content of Cover Crops

Soil health specialist Jim Hoorman unearths relationship between cover crops & nutrient content in the soil

By Mackane Vogel posted on July 9, 2025 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Understanding the nutrient content of cover crops can be challenging because it depends on many different factors. Grasping everything that could affect the nutrient value of cover crops can be like trying to drink from a fire hose, says Jim Hoorman, but there are ways to simplify and understand how to determine what nutrients cover crops deliver to cash crops.

‘Resetting’ the Soil Profile, or a Recipe for No-Till Disaster?

By John Dobberstein posted on January 29, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Obviously this goes against many of the concepts we emphasize in No-Till Farmer, but I was interested in understanding the “why” behind this no-till farmer’s decision to plow again on heavy soils.

3 Ways Precision Spraying is Critical for Withstanding Drought Conditions

Drone crop spraying offers tools to better manage drought, input costs

January 31, 2023 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Source: Crop Producer

Drone crop spraying offers tools to better manage drought, input costs.

‘2-by-2’ (-by-2?’) Application Gaining Traction Among Strip-Tillers

By James DeGraff posted on April 3, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management

While visiting with two different strip-till operations in central North Dakota last week, a pressing topic ahead of planting season centered on the best program for liquid nitrogen application, specifically in terms of accuracy and time savings.

Mixing and Matching Inputs and Rotations

January 4, 2018 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Alexis Stockford, Manitoba Co-operator

Brandon researchers spent 18 years combining three different input levels and crop rotations to study the impact on nutrients, soil quality, yield and implications for climate change.

Minnesota Strip-Tiller, Students Restore Soil at College Farm

March 16, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

St. Olaf College's crop land is a working farm for Dave Legvold, who leases the ground, and is a living laboratory for students. The students learn from Legvold, and he learns from them.

Nitrogen Doesn't Do Well On its Own

January 23, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The International Plant Nutrition Institute found that when other nutritional needs are met, plants use nitrogen more efficiently.

5 Questions Non-Operator Landowners Should Ask Farmers about Soil Health

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: NRCS

More farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the land are taking action to improve the health of their soil

Be Wary of Palmer Amaranth When Purchasing Used Combines

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Missouri Extension

You may get a whole lot more than you bargained for when you buy a used combine out of state.

Alternative Tilling Methods Offer New Planting Ideas for Farmers

July 21, 2014 | Posted in Water Management

Source: MagicValley

To till or not to till? Mini-Cassia farmers are answering that question as more lean toward alternative methods to grow crops. Always looking for a way to boost crop yields and reduce water usage, many farmers are shaking up the established method of preparing fields and planting seeds. Greater yields, less water use and richer soil are some primary benefits they see from new methods.

7 Tips for a Better No-Till Harvest

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, No-Till Innovator Marion Calmer checks in from Alpha, Ill., with 7 tips for a better harvest.

Events

2026 National No-Tillage Conference

Date: 01/06/26

Location: St. Louis, MO

The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 6-9, 2026. Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 34th Annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

View Event

More Events

Top Directory Listings

Sibom Industry

Sibom Industry is a trusted name in high-quality skid steer attachments. We offer skid loader attachments, wheel loader attachments, and excavator attachments tailored for construction, industrial, and agricultural applications. With a focus on durability and performance, our attachments meet the...

Viking Equipment Finance

Viking Equipment Finance is a leading provider of agricultural equipment financing solutions for farmers and agribusiness owners seeking $50,000 to $50 million to purchase or refinance essential use farm related equipment and machinery.

Zimmerman Manufacturing

To use our God-given talents to be leading providers of quality and innovative agriculture equipment, and provide solutions to help increase yields and support farmer livelihoods.

Items Tagged with 'nutrients'

ARTICLES

Microbes, Mycorrhizae Key to Understanding Nutrient Content of Cover Crops

‘Resetting’ the Soil Profile, or a Recipe for No-Till Disaster?

3 Ways Precision Spraying is Critical for Withstanding Drought Conditions

‘2-by-2’ (-by-2?’) Application Gaining Traction Among Strip-Tillers

Mixing and Matching Inputs and Rotations

Minnesota Strip-Tiller, Students Restore Soil at College Farm

Nitrogen Doesn't Do Well On its Own

5 Questions Non-Operator Landowners Should Ask Farmers about Soil Health

Be Wary of Palmer Amaranth When Purchasing Used Combines

Alternative Tilling Methods Offer New Planting Ideas for Farmers

Top Articles

Current Issue

Strip-Till Farmer

Corn’s Response to Fertility Varies Based on Strip-Till Timing

Strip-Till, Cereal Rye Pay Off for Pumpkin Growers

Strip-Till Hall of Famers Make Huge Impact in 3 Different Regions

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos