Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are the two primary nutrients most often associated with potential impacts on water quality. Both are also essential for optimum crop production. In recent years, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has promoted four general management practices … Read More
Farmers across much of Minnesota are bracing for a difficult time getting crops out of the fields due to a much wetter than normal August-September. Minnesota also experienced two mega-rains in one year for the first time since such records … Read More
There are sixteen nutrients that are essential for plant growth and development. Thirteen are absorbed by the roots. After taken in by the roots, the nutrients move into the plant and are used for various functions and processes. Nutrient absorption … Read More
2016 has been a year filled with heavy rains that has caused many acres to be flooded out, destroying the crop or preventing planting. If another crop was not planted and/or the areas kept clean of plant growth, fallow syndrome … Read More
Nitrogen inputs are essential for optimum corn production. This essential nutrient can be supplied from: 1) soil organic matter, 2) a previous legume crop, 3) livestock manure, and, 4) commercial fertilizers. Nitrogen in soils is a complex and dynamic system. … Read More
On July 20th Discovery Farms Minnesota and Chisago County SWCD will host a free farm field day featuring a farm with a long history of no-till practices. This event will allow farmers with similar challenges and concerns to connect and … Read More
Nitrogen inputs are essential for optimum corn production. This essential nutrient can be supplied from: 1) soil organic matter, 2) a previous legume crop, 3) livestock manure, and, 4) commercial fertilizers. Nitrogen in soils is a complex and dynamic system. … Read More
Recycling is good for many things. However, when bogus concepts in fertilizer use are recycled, it can be expensive for farmers. One example is the idea that there are “ideal” ratios of calcium (Ca) to magnesium (Mg) to potassium (K) … Read More
Just as the return of the robins is a sure sign of spring; so, too, are the sales campaigns for the various “foo –foo” juice products. This year is no exception. The marketing has started. It seems that the marketing … Read More