Each fall as harvest wraps up and the crop is in the bin, farmers are faced with the decision of what more can be done to get the next growing season off to the best start possible. It’s an excellent window to evaluate what worked and what didn’t in the last season, and many take… Read More
Category: Nutrien
Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing… Read More
The ability to apply nutrients to your soil in either the spring or the fall brings a newfound sense of flexibility to your nutrient management plan and on-farm logistics. Smart Nutrition MAP+MST is designed for application in the spring or the fall to ensure the timing of nutrient availability can help maximize crop production. Learn… Read More
We’re looking back at some of the most important lessons we learned throughout 2023. Season 2 of The Dirt podKast aired with 38 episodes featuring an impressive lineup of guests and experts, from farmers to influencers to agronomists—and even a chuckwagon driver! The season took host Mike Howell all the way from the U.S. to… Read More
Paying twice. With most nitrogen (N) sources you’ll have to make two or more applications to get your plants the N they need for season-long feeding. N loss. Many N sources are highly susceptible to leaching, volatilization, and denitrification that rob your plants of vital – and expensive – N. Not factoring in fuel costs…. Read More
Addressing sulfur deficiency in Canada Canola growers know how important sulfur is, and how challenging it can be to get enough sulfur for high-yielding, high-value crops. “Sulfur is the fourth [major] nutrient. We have the Clean Air Act to thank for reducing pollution but also reducing or removing any atmospheric sulfur we used to be… Read More
Manitoba growers are very familiar with the challenges and opportunities of farming in the region. Steve Ganczar’s farm, Plowboy Acres near Dauphin, Manitoba, has seen generations of change. “We are typically growing double the crop my parents were 15-20 years ago just by trying some different products and techniques. So far, we’ve found ESN has… Read More
“pH is easy to spell, but it’s more difficult to understand,” at least that’s what Dr. Larry Oldham, extension soil specialist at Mississippi State University Extension Service told Mike Howell when he and Dr. Clain Jones, Montana University soil fertility specialist, were guests on The Dirt podKast. Soil pH characterizes the soil as acidic (0-7),… Read More
What is the function of zinc within a plant? Dr. Jeff Schoenau, University of Saskatchewan Professor and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Soil Nutrient Management Chair joins Mike Howell on this episode to discuss the role of zinc in photosynthesis, common fertilizer sources, plant availability, and soil versus foliar applications. Learn why zinc is vital for crop production and some… Read More
Modern farm success depends on navigating the latest nutrient management practices and agronomic research. Instead of spending hours sifting through all the latest research and data yourself, eKonomics makes it easy. eKonomics puts farming’s most accurate, up-to-date information and research tools in one place — for free. You can now access that information from anywhere…. Read More