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.

Plant chemicals can enhance nitrogen-fixing activity of bacteria in soil

The research is focused on chemicals in plants that induce soil bacterial nitrogen fixation.

Corn growing in Maryland in the summer of 2021

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Ag groups want tariff lifted on Moroccan fertilizer

The Biden administration should give some immediate, short-term relief to farmers by eliminating tariffs on imported crop fertilizer from Morocco, three prominent agricultural groups say.

A John Deere tractor applying anhydrous in the fall.

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Finish strong with a late-season nitrogen application that may help corn yields

A wet, cold spring means many farmers, caught in the flurry of corn planting, were not able to apply enough nitrogen (N) to maximize yield before the crop was planted.

Finish strong with a late-season nitrogen application that may help corn yields

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Machinery Insider

An increase in trailer listings is good news for buyers

By Machinery Insider

Used hopper bottom prices have been exceptionally strong the past five to six years even when other farm equipment was depressed.

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Women in Agriculture

Q&A: Katherine Marcano-Bell, Dominican Republic native and Iowa farmer

By Women in Agriculture

Katherine Marcano-Bell initially worked off the farm but now farms with her husband, Brandon, and their two sons near Keota, Iowa.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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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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Corteva Agriscience announces new above-ground nitrogen stabilizer

PinnitMax TG protects urea and UAN applications from volatilization for up to 14 days.

Corn grows tall against a blue sky with white fluffy clouds

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What are farmers doing to overcome high fertilizer prices?

Five farmers from across the country break down their approach to fertility in the upcoming season.

fertilizer back view tanks

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Practices to reduce fertilizer costs

The price of crop fertility is high this year, but there are several practices that can help lower your fertilizer bill.

Tractor pulling fertilizer implement

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Fertigation technology quantifies nitrogen status in crops

Nebraska-based agricultural technology startup announces a partnership with leader in the fertigation pump space.

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Hyperspectral sensors offer real-time understanding of crop nitrogen status

Planes outfitted with top-of-the-line sensors may change how farmers make fertilizer decisions.

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