Articles tagged under: soil
More Moisture Needed Ahead of Spring
Published November 2, 2021
Harvest is wrapping up in far northeastern North Dakota. "Corn harvest is nearing completion," says Mark Ramsey, owner, M.R. Consulting. "The sunflower harvest is about halfway done. It all depends on where you're at." The soil moisture seems adequate going…MN Gets Much Needed Soil Moisture Recharge
Published November 1, 2021
Elbow Lake, Minnesota area farmers are wrapping up fall harvest. Scott Swenson finished last week. "It's wet now; we've had good rains lately. There's not much corn left standing in the area, but farmers will get it soon." Swenson is…High Levels of Nitrates Left in Fields This Fall
Published October 18, 2021
There are high levels of residual nitrates in fields this year, because of the drought. Agvise Soil Laboratories Soil Scientist John Breker says this is likely the first time the region’s seen such high amounts of residual nitrates since the…Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring
Published March 11, 2021
Typically, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s status doesn’t change much over winter, but that’s not the case for South Dakota this year. "We were much drier than average and drought continued to spread. Statewide, we only had one inch of moisture…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…Potassium Fertility Guidelines Updated at On-Farm Research Summit
Published January 22, 2021
Presenting at the On-Farm Research Summit, University of Minnesota soil scientist Dan Kaiser updated attendees on the potassium fertility guidelines for corn. Potassium fertility is a complex discussion. "If you look at a lot of our historical trials, many have…Soil Sampling is a Must
Published September 28, 2020
AgVise Laboratories soil scientist John Breker reminds farmers to pull a sample before doing any fall fieldwork. "There's a decent window right now for soil sampling." If farmers haven’t already, Breker says they may also want to consider seeding cover…Soil Sample Again in Spring
Published February 22, 2020
The excessively wet fall may have moved soil fertility. AGVISE Laboratories agronomist John Breker says farmers may need to re-sample early sampled fields due to the moisture. "Looking at our regional numbers I'd say we lost roughly 15 pounds out…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…