Recent surveys indicate that 20% of the fields in Pennsylvania do not have a current soil test. With high yields, the plant food contained in the soil is depleted more rapidly. A 200-bushel corn crop pulls out 80 pounds of phosphorus and 60 pounds of potassium. It is important to get a benchmark as to what is left.
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.
This webinar replay covers the role gypsum can play in improving soil structure and productivity, providing the base of knowledge needed to consider whether this soil amendment can help your no-till operation. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
Soybeans use a lot of nitrogen, up to 5 pounds of nitrogen per bushel, but nitrogen rarely limits soybean yields and nitrogen fertilizer applications are not recommended.
Cedar Bluffs, Neb., strip-tiller Ron Kadavy discusses his approach and success improving soil health and earthworm populations with the incorporation of molasses and other organic fertilizers on his strip-tilled fields.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a set of maps depicting the distribution of selected chemical elements and minerals in soils across the country.
Source: Randy Pepin, University of Minnesota Extension
Over the next few months, the University of Minnesota Extension will discuss potential practices dairy farmers could consider to reduce their farm's excess phosphorus balance, which is importing more phosphorus into a farm system than is exported.
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On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, we honor the life and legacy of Bill Richards — the ‘Grandfather of No-Till’ — who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.
Environmental Tillage Systems is a leading manufacturer of strip-till and nutrient-management equipment which enhances soil productivity and farm profitability.
Kuhn Krause's focus, above all, is to continue to produce quality products to serve producers better; to strive to respond to their needs with new tools and new technology to meet their growing challenges. Agronomic practices are constantly changing, and at a faster pace now than ever.
For over 90 years, Yetter Farm Equipment has designed and manufactured innovative and effective solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, we are proud to be recognized worldwide as an industry leader in designing row cleaners, strip till tools, planter attachments, precision fertilizer placement attachments, rotary hoes, toolbars, and harvest attachments.