Articles tagged under: soil health

Fertilizer Costs Drive New Farm Strategies

Published April 2, 2026

Rising fertilizer prices are forcing farmers to rethink crop decisions and input strategies heading into the 2026 growing season. BW Fusion agronomy consultant Josh Messer says growers are adjusting. “It's really hard to find the profitability level in crops, so,…

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Waterhemp Pressure Rising After Back-to-Back Wet Seasons

Published February 1, 2026

The fall of 2025 is hanging over the upcoming cropping season. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson, who is based at Webster, North Dakota, said fall rains left the fields unworkable. "We got hardly any fields fertilized last fall,"…

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Soil Health Institute Emphasizes Cost-Effective Testing

Published January 6, 2026

Part of preparing for the next growing season is soil sampling. Soil Health Institute Program Director and Research Soil Scientist Jason Ackerson says soil sampling tests can be expensive, depending on the test and the area being tested, but there…

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Surge in Soybean Acres Shifts ND’s Nutrient Needs

Published December 4, 2025

Soybeans may fix their own nitrogen, but a balanced fertility approach is a must. "We've seen a huge influx of soybean acres across the state in North Dakota, and we have to recognize that this is fundamentally changing nutrient removal…

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Farming for the Future

Published November 21, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Brad Carlson, Extension Educator, talks about nitrogen in rural water. You'll…

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Helping Farmers Achieve Healthier Soils and Higher Yields

Published October 29, 2025

Soil salinity is a significant issue across the Northern Plains. Midwestern BioAg CEO Gaji Balakeaneshan sees the management of moisture as the fundamental problem. "For example, if you don't get any rain for the last couple months of the season, you're…

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Farming for the Future

Published September 26, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Herman Bartsch with the Cottonwood SWCD, shares information on resources available…

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Cost-Share Programs Available for Soil Conservation Efforts

Published July 20, 2025

The Northern Plains is home to some of the richest soil in the U.S. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says the harsh weather environment puts those soils at risk. "We are windier than other areas of the country;…

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Soil Texture in Field Depressions Key to Nutrient Delivery

Published July 10, 2025

Soil composition can make or break yield output before a seed is even planted. Areas that excel in water retention can one year, provide max results, and the next be flooded. University of Minnesota Extension Soil, Water, and Climate Professor…

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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Published June 20, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension will host a Cover Crop Field Day at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton on Thursday. "There are a lot of benefits you can get from having a cover crop out there," said Liz…

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