Articles tagged under: nitrogen
Using Moisture to Measure Nitrogen Needs
Published June 25, 2021
Northern Plains farmers may already thinking about how to handle side-dress nitrogen applications this year. Even though rainfall is behind normal in the southern Red River Valley, the corn still looks green. "There's no lost nitrogen due to wet field…New Nitrogen Stabilizer is on the Market
Published March 9, 2021
Corteva Agriscience has introduced a new nitrogen stabilizer called Instinct NXTGEN. Corteva Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel says its important for the nitrogen to stay in place. "We always think of nitrogen loss happening in times of severely wet soils…Creating a Spring Planting Checklist
Published April 6, 2020
Spring planting will be here soon. As farmers create a planting checklist, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel reminds them to share it with others. "If we're not in charge of the farm this year, do we have all…Soil Test, Soil Test, Soil Test
Published March 12, 2020
To begin the 2020 growing season, AgroLiquid Senior Sales Manager Galynn Beer is advising farmers to get a soil test. "I would expect with these wet soils heading into spring, guys will want to get phosphorus down early and get…Nitrogen Fixation for Corn
Published January 2, 2020
In recent years, products have been available to target the microbes in the soil that impact the nitrogen fixation and the nodulation process in soybeans. Pivot Bio senior director of commercial operations Mark Reisinger says a similar option is now…Use the Windshield, Not the Rear View Mirror
Published December 9, 2019
The spring of 2020 is setting up to be another season with a very tight window for fertilizer applications. CHS Senior Vice President of Agronomy Gary Halvorson says there is a lot of work ahead. "Especially, when you think we…Soil Test After Wheat Harvest
Published September 24, 2019
Once wheat harvest is complete, getting a good soil test is important. The Mosaic Group Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch says there’s lots of nutrients that could be deficient. “Making sure we test for the basics like nitrogen, potassium and…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.…Feed the Crop
Published June 20, 2019
Nitrogen has been lost this spring, especially in the wetter areas. Helena product manager Dr. Jim Loken says that is evident once you get a close look at the stand. "I was walking fields in southeastern South Dakota and if…