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Soil Testing Pays

Published September 23, 2026

With fertilizer costs elevated, Agvise Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker said current soil testing information can quickly pay for itself. “You only need to find a few pounds of nitrogen in a field that you’re not going to apply as…

IDC Symptons Surface

Published June 17, 2026

As soybean crops continue to develop, farmers may begin noticing yellowing plants caused by iron deficiency chlorosis. "This time of year, we start to see bright yellow leaves, especially on the newest growth," said John Breker, soil scientist, AgVise Laboratories. "What…

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High Fertilizer Costs Pushing Some Farmers Toward Soybean Acres

Published April 17, 2026

The current economic landscape has many farmers shifting acres to soybeans this spring. Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says there are some things to consider when making this move. "With nitrogen fertilizer prices where they are, more people are thinking…

Monitoring Regional Soil Test Data

Published December 31, 2025

Agvise has released its annual summary of regional soil test data. Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says nitrogen is the nutrient that sees the most change from year to year. "That's the one thing that has a lot of environmental variables,…

Soil Sampling Key to Smarter Fall Fertilizer Decisions

Published October 15, 2025

With many farmers preparing for their fall fertilizer applications, Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says it all starts with soil sampling. "With fertilizer prices as high as they are, it's important to have up-to-date soil test information so you know…

Soil Sampling Season Nears Completion

Published November 7, 2024

Soil sampling is getting close to completion. “Sometimes we get caught somewhere in November when snow is flying and right now we've got at least another two good weeks of weather,” says John Breker, soil scientist, Agvise Laboratories. There is…

Sample Soil for Residual Nitrates

Published February 23, 2024

Nitrate analysis will be critical as farmers make their cropping plans for the season ahead. "Last year was still a drought year and in the northern Red River Valley moving north, especially towards Devils Lake, Minot, and into Manitoba, I…

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Fall Soil Testing Coming to a Close

Published November 7, 2023

Agvise Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says fall soil testing is pretty much wrapped up for the year. "Overall, I would say 90 percent of the soil sampling activities for the fall have already been completed." According to Breker, the…

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Fall Soil Sampling

Published August 24, 2023

Following the small grain harvest, AGVISE Laboratories soil scientist John Breker says it is important to get soil data before moving onto fall tillage. This is especially important for immobile nutrients. “If you try to take samples after a chisel…

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Maintaining Soil Fertility

Published April 13, 2023

Up-to-date soil testing data is needed to make the most of the fertilizer plan. Agvise Laboratories soil scientist John Breker says a lot of farmers did the majority of their soil testing last fall. "Even though it was dry, nitrate…

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Soil Testing Pays

IDC Symptons Surface

High Fertilizer Costs Pushing Some Farmers Toward Soybean Acres

Monitoring Regional Soil Test Data

Soil Sampling Key to Smarter Fall Fertilizer Decisions

Soil Sampling Season Nears Completion

Sample Soil for Residual Nitrates

Fall Soil Testing Coming to a Close

Fall Soil Sampling

Maintaining Soil Fertility

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