Fertilizers

Boost yields and reduce input costs by more efficiently and effectively applying fertilizer. This section covers the equipment, technology, and application methods for better nitrogen management.

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety

Anhydrous ammonia is a widely-used fertilizer in the corn belt. It’s also one of the most dangerous.

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Importance Of Micronutrients

Healthy crops need to feed on N-P-and-K, but micronutrients are the key to unlocking hidden hunger and deficiencies in the plants.

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Develop a Nutrient Plan for 2020 Corn and Soybeans

Carefully plan your 2020 crop nutrition strategy with your crop adviser or retailer.

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Machinery Insider

Sizing up semis

By Machinery Insider

The semitrailer has become the transportation workhorse of choice in farming.

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All Around the Farm

Heavy-duty welding boom has reach

By All Around the Farm

With a 20-foot-long jib boom and rolling dolly, the wire feeder and gun will reach outside the shop and inside a trailer.

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Developing a strategy to reduce soil compaction

By Successful Farming TV Show

When soil suffers compaction, myriad challenges arise. On the surface, appearances can be deceiving on the extend of the damage.

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FMC Bolsters Biological Portfolio

Two new bacilli strains from FMC will suppress yield-robbing diseases in soybeans. They are submitted to EPA.

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Nitrogen is an escape artist. And dry urea knows more escape routes than any of the other common forms of nitrogen. If conditions are ripe for loss, some of the urea beats the applicator out of the field. Houdini would be jealous.

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What This Spring’s Wet Conditions Mean for Nitrogen Loss

Once nitrogen converts to the nitrate form, losses can occur via denitrification or leaching.

Soggy and wet soils are creating worries about nitrogen loss.

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Implementing Technology in the Field

Laurie Bedord talks with a Minnesota farmer who has recruited a team of experts to help implement tech in his field and raise yields.

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5 Factors to Consider for Potassium Fertilizer

Soil tests are still the best option for deciding where and when to apply K.

If needed, potassium fertilizer applications are a great way to get corn off to a good start.

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Nitrogen Flexibility Needed for Successful 2019

There are options to consider in applying nitrogen fertilizer while still getting corn planted at the right time.

A John Deere tractor applies anhydrous ammonia.

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