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Technology Lets Crops Take Nitrogen From the Air

July 31, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: The University of Nottingham

New technology developed by The University of Nottingham enables crops to take nitrogen from the air rather than expensive and environmentally damaging fertilizers.

Legume Covers After Wheat Can Boost Nitrogen Reserves

By Charles White posted on July 31, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Penn State University

Is there a fallow period in your crop rotation after wheat harvest? If so, you have an excellent opportunity to seed various legume cover crop species to supply nitrogen (N) to your following crop.

Iowa Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator Updated

June 26, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator is an online tool that allows determination of nitrogen (N) application rates for corn production and is helpful in determining the effect of fertilizer and corn price on needed rates. The method for calculating suggested N rates is based on a regional (Corn Belt) approach to N rate guidelines.

From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

Strip-Till Doesn't Always Start Small

By Jack Zemlicka posted on May 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

One of more interesting things I've learned about strip-till is how the practice can vary from farmer to farmer, depending on their years of experience. While there are principles to adhere to — noted by Illinois strip-tiller Alan Madison in this edition's feature story — there's also no textbook way to strip-till.

Building Fall Strips Without Nutrient Placement Provides Crop Rotation Flexibility In Spring

May 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Nebraska Strip-Tiller Thrives on Spring Crop Rotation Flexibility Brandon Hunnicutt, strip-tiller in Giltner, Neb., talks about building his strips in the fall without nutrient placement, to provide crop rotation flexibility in the spring. He also discusses the potential of placing dry fertilizer in the fall to stay ahead of nitrogen regulations in the state.

Cut The Wait For Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Tests

By John Dobberstein posted on April 30, 2013 | Posted in Soil Health

New technology could give no-tillers the results of PSNTs in only minutes, helping them get more out of sidedressing applications in corn.

Nitrogen Key To Uptake Of Other Corn Nutrients, Study Shows

April 15, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Purdue University

A historical analysis of corn research shows that new hybrids are taking up more nitrogen than older plant varieties after the crucial flowering stage, a clue as to how plant scientists will need to adapt plants to increase yields.

Benefits Of Bt Corn Go Beyond Rootworm Resistance

February 13, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Crop Science Society Of America

Engineered to produce the bacterial toxin, Bt, "Bt corn" resists attack by corn rootworm, a pest that feeds on roots and can cause annual losses of up to $1 billion, but besides merely protecting against these losses, the Bt trait has also boosted corn yields, in some cases beyond normal expectations.

The Role Of Nitrogen Fertilizer In Soil pH Levels

February 13, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Acid soils are becoming an important issue in Kansas, even in the western reaches of the state where most people think of high pH as a bigger issue.

From the Desk of Dan Zinkand

What Do You Want To Learn About Strip-Tilling In 2013?

By Dan Zinkand posted on December 26, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

With the New Year just a few days away, it's natural to reflect on the past year and what lies ahead. What did you learn from strip-tilling this past year, and what do you want to accomplish in 2013?

Articles Tagged with ''nitrogen''

Technology Lets Crops Take Nitrogen From the Air

Legume Covers After Wheat Can Boost Nitrogen Reserves

Iowa Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator Updated

Strip-Till Doesn't Always Start Small

Building Fall Strips Without Nutrient Placement Provides Crop Rotation Flexibility In Spring

Cut The Wait For Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Tests

Nitrogen Key To Uptake Of Other Corn Nutrients, Study Shows

Benefits Of Bt Corn Go Beyond Rootworm Resistance

The Role Of Nitrogen Fertilizer In Soil pH Levels

What Do You Want To Learn About Strip-Tilling In 2013?

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