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‘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.

Determining Corn Problems From Weather, Other Factors

June 8, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

All spring we've been discussing deficiencies on corn plants and trying to determine if they are to blame on the weather or something else.

When Starter Fertilizer Is Most Valuable For Soybeans

May 7, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, Kansas State University

Soybean is a crop that can remove significant amounts of nutrients per bushel of grain harvested. Because of this, soybeans can respond to starter fertilizer applications on low-testing soils, particularly phosphorus.

Three 'Rules Of Thumb' For Using Pop-Up Fertilizers

April 15, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Arkansas, Leo Espinoza, Associate Professor Extension Soil Scientist

Pop-up fertilizers are commonly used in some corn growing areas in the country.

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