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Articles tagged under: soil

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020

Published November 9, 2019

The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…
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SDSU Extension Gathering Information on Nutrient Practices

Published July 17, 2019

South Dakota State University Extension is seeking information about nutrient practices used on farms. The information compiled will be used to plan soil fertility research and provide recommendations. The confidential survey can be found on the SDSU Extension website.
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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.…
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Dry Conditions Linger in the Canadian Prairies

Published June 5, 2019

A substantial part of the Canadian Prairies remains dry, as near drought conditions linger. Glacier Farm Media Director of Markets and Weather Bruce Burnett says some areas of the western prairies are in their third year of limited moisture. "We…
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Have a Plan for Spring Planting

Published April 26, 2019

Over the past week, warm temperatures and dry weather have helped shape up soil conditions. "However, there is a thing as starting too soon," says Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso. "Look at the extended forecast. If the soil temperature…
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