Articles tagged under: Dave Franzen
Updated Fertilizer Recommendations Could Save Farmers Money
Published March 11, 2021
Fertilizer prices are higher this year, especially phosphate. Before farmers buy fertilizer, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says to review updated fertilizer recommendations. "We decreased the critical phosphate test needed for soybeans. We do have a lot of soils…The Economics of Fertilizer Use
Published March 1, 2021
Spring fertilizer prices may bring sticker shock, but NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says revised fertilizer recommendations for soybeans may be a bright spot for local farmers. "We decreased the critical soil test level to about half of what…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 16, 2020
This year, most of the crops are in the bin and there is ample opportunity to get fields back into tip-top shape. According to NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen, soil sampling should also be a priority this fall. Hear…Giving the Wheat Crop a Protein Boost
Published July 3, 2020
To boost protein levels, the prime time to apply nitrogen is immediately after flowering. NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says the recipe is ten gallons of 28 percent and ten gallons of water. "Put it on with flatpan nozzles…Dry Bean Scene
Published April 17, 2020
As the planting season nears, dry bean growers are weighing fertilization options. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen has more in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Light Tillage Recommended for Wet Fields
Published February 20, 2020
As farmers prepare for spring, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen recommends light tillage for those fields that were too wet to get into last fall. "Do as little tillage as possible. Even if the field has deeper roots, it's…Watch for Soil Fertility Challenges
Published June 21, 2019
NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen reminds farmers to keep an eye on crops for signs of fertility problems. "In the areas with excessive rainfall, nitrogen and sulfur can move. There are some farmers that didn't consider sulfur," says Franzen.…Fertilizer Can Be Forgiving with Corn Planting
Published May 13, 2019
Fertilizer supplies may become tight as more and more tractor tires turn in the fields. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says so far supplies are okay. "However, there will be tremendous pressure on them this week. I wouldn't be…An Option for Those Waiting on Nitrogen
Published May 10, 2018
NDSU Extension is offering suggestions for farmers who are having difficulty sourcing nitrogen fertilizer. Soil Specialist Dave Franzen recommends planting if your delay is going to be more than a day or two. Getting the crop planted in a timely…