MN Corn Matters
In this edition of Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Dan Kaiser discusses the influence of residual nitrogen following the drought. Listen to Kaiser's recommendations in this update.
Published October 5, 2026
In this edition of Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Dan Kaiser discusses the influence of residual nitrogen following the drought. Listen to Kaiser's recommendations in this update.Published April 1, 2024
On this week’s Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says neutralizing pH in soils can be challenging using elemental sulfur and ammonium sulfate. This solution may work…Published March 25, 2024
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says producers may have some extra time this spring to pull soil samples before applying fertilizers. Urea…Published January 14, 2024
University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says there is a shift in fertilizer use in Minnesota. “Especially in Minnesota, we’re seeing retailers shift more toward urea-based nitrogen systems versus anhydrous,” said Kaiser. Preliminary data suggests there could be some…Published August 31, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Specialist Dan Kaiser is working on revamping fertilizer guidelines for dry edible beans. Kaiser says it’s been years since the guidelines were reviewed. "Specifically, we're comparing black beans, navy beans, and dark red kidney beans…Published July 21, 2023
For the first time in 20 years, the University of Minnesota is doing significant research on dry beans. University of Minnesota Soil Scientist Dr. Dan Kaiser presented a plot at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center Crops and Soils Day…Published May 4, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dr. Dan Kaiser has updated sugarbeet fertilizer guidelines for Minnesota farmers. While the N, P, and K recommendations have not changed, Kaiser says sulfur, boron and manganese recommendations have been added. "For boron, you…Published May 4, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser considers the use of micronutrient fertilizers. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, Syngenta, H&S Manufacturing, SES VanderHave and Bayer CropScience.Published March 12, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser joins us to talk about soil testing and fertilizer rates. The Soil Fertility Minute is sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council.Published March 3, 2023
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser talks about his dry bean research.Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.