Articles tagged under: soil
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.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.…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…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…SD Corn Comments
Published February 11, 2019
A "one size fits all" approach to water management regulations is challenging because all farms are different. Listen to more in this week’s Corn Comments, an update from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.Spoon Feed Nutrients to Stressed Plants
Published July 9, 2018
Many farmers planted into colder than average soil this year, which can often translate into early season stress. However, there are options to improve plant viability. Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition field representative Marissa Mann says a telltale sign in this…Corn Planting Makes Progress in MN
Published May 8, 2018
Corn planting is finally underway for farmers near Belgrade, Minnesota. John Mages started planting corn Saturday and is about halfway finished. “It looks like by the end of the week, unless we get a lot of rain, we could get…Walsh County Soils Remain Cool
Published May 4, 2018
Walsh County, North Dakota farmers are busy in the field, but conditions are touch and go. Midwest Consulting agronomist Dave Svobodny says frost is still coming out of the ground and soil temperatures are cool in places. "In spite of…Planting Still Few Weeks Away
Published April 10, 2018
Spring planting is a few weeks away in the Northern Plains. South Dakota State University State Climatologist Laura Edwards says although there’s a deep frost depth in the northern part of South Dakota, the soil is close to the freezing…