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.

Anuvia

A Florida start-up company is turning organic waste products into crop fertilizer. It delivers a wide range of crop and environmental benefits.

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4 Fertility Tips for High-Yield Crops

To raise bumper-corn yields, you need a sound fertility strategy. Following are four factors to keep in mind for 2020.

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Agronomy Tip: Fall Fertilizer Application

Ensure fields that did not receive a fertilizer application last fall or spring do this year.

A John Deere tractor applies anhydrous ammonia near sunset in the fall.

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Machinery Insider

Sharing Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Reduce machinery costs by jointly owning the equipment with another farmer. Sharing spreads the cost over more acres.

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All Around the Farm

Hooking up the three-point backhoe is probably my least-favorite job on the farm. To make it easier, I welded trailer jacks on both sides of the backhoe and fabricated a saddle to use with a third trailer jack for the boom to rest on. Now, I can h

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Q&A: Catherine Feuillet, Geneticist and Molecular Biologist

By Women in Agriculture

Catherine Feuillet’s passion for pushing new frontiers, challenging herself, and building something that could benefit others has always propelled her forward.

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What Happens to Nitrogen When Manure is Applied on Frozen Soil or Snow?

Monitor crop during the growing season and prepare to sidedress nitrogen if necessary.

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Understanding Biofertilizers

Biofertilizers are the new “it” product for crops. Here's how to make sure you’re not buying snake oil.

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Centuro Nitrogen Inhibitor

There’s a new nitrification inhibitor to improve nitrogen efficiency in crops. The last EPA-approved inhibitor came out 40-years ago.

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Test Plot Challenge Teaches How to Wisely Spend Fertilizer Dollars

In this competition, the highest yield was not the ultimate goal. Rather, the teams were striving for the best economic returns above fertilizer cost.

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Phosphorous And Potassium

To have high-yielding crops, you need a high volume of nutrients. Have you tested your fields lately?

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Nitrogen And Volatile Weather

Wacky weather conditions make it a challenge for farmers to manage nutrients in the soil. An enhanced efficiency fertilizer is one solution.

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Tech Tip: Do the Research

Before you make a purchase, do some research on the piece of technology you want to buy. This helps ensure you're not overpaying but also... read more