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Breker Urges Farmers to Sample Soil Ahead of 2026 Plans

Published September 19, 2025

Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says early soil samples are showing higher-than-normal amounts of nitrate carryover in northeast North Dakota. "We are trending higher than normal amounts of nitrate, nitrogen and residual nitrate. after those wheat crops were harvested. Locally,…

Soil Sampling for Soybean Success

Published May 15, 2025

Soil sampling is the best way to understand what is happening in the field. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Naeem Kalwar said planting soybeans in unhealthy soil is never a good idea. "When we look at the economics on paper,…

Getting a Head-Start on Next Year’s Crop

Published November 13, 2024

Due to low grain markets, crop input decisions for 2025 are under scrutiny. Wilbur-Ellis Field Agronomist Kelsey Schneider is encouraging farmers not to skip normal fertility practices. "Fertility is so important for finishing out grain fill, for standability," said Schneider.…

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…

Articles tagged under: soil testing

Breker Urges Farmers to Sample Soil Ahead of 2026 Plans

Soil Sampling for Soybean Success

Getting a Head-Start on Next Year’s Crop

Fall Soil Testing Coming to a Close

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