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February 27, 2018 This article was originally published on Wallaces Farmer. There is no magic recipe for your cash crops. They require trial, error and a great deal of attention. Cover crops are the same way! There is not a prescription. But once you understand the guiding principles and strategic mindset for your cover cropping plan, you’ll achieve much greater success... |
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February 22, 2018 Tim Smith from Cropsmith and Fred Below, Ph.D., from the University of Illinois, discuss their research on applying nitrogen on soybeans, when it makes sense to use it, the optimal timing and application rates and what role soil plays in providing additional nitrogen. ... |
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February 21, 2018 Reading a soil test report is a good skill to have, even if someone else is writing recommendations. When a soil sample is submitted to a commercial laboratory they usually analyze pH (water and buffer), organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. And, if requested, they will run sulfur, nitrate and micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese and zinc. Water pH: This is a... |
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February 20, 2018 Soybean seed treatment adoption continues to expand and become a more important decision, what has changed? This week I supported a retail customer by meeting with a grower and his 80+ year old father to discuss crop protection plans for the 2018 growing season. During the meeting we started discussing soybean seed treatment products. It was interesting because the father made the comment, “I raised soybeans for nearly 50 years and... |
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February 16, 2018 On February 1st a large crowd gathered at Hamilton’s in Jacksonville, Illinois, to learn how they could maximize yield and reach the full profitability of soybeans. The event was cosponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association and Burrus® Seed. Here is what they learned: Soybean fertility is critical for... |
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February 14, 2018 Sulfur (S) deficiencies are more common due to less atmospheric deposits, declining organic matter levels and bigger crop yields. It’s time to add sulfur to the list of important nutrients so the “Big 3” now becomes the “Big 4” – nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and S. According to the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), a 50 bu/A soybean crop needs 23 lbs. of S while a 75-bushel crop will need about 30 to 35 lbs.... |