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.

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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Phosphorus finders

A natural systems process lets plants call for phosphorus from fungi.

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Nutrien unveils new granular sulfur product

Nutrien’s SmartNutrition MAP+MST is a granular 9-43-0-16S formulation, containing elemental sulfur to deliver sulfur to the crop throughout the growing season.

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Agronomy Insider

The benefits of planting green

By Agronomy Insider

“Planting green”, or planting into a standing cover crop, is a practice that is gaining popularity among farmers planting cover crops.

the benefits of planting green

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Top Shops

3 can-do farm shops

By Top Shops

Innovative structural changes and additions improve working conditions on 3 Midwestern farms.

Exterior of the Baker's farm shop

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Machinery Insider

Expanding planter lines

By Machinery Insider

AGCO introduces an entirely new planter line while Case IH expands existing planter configurations.

AGCO fendt momentum planter

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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: Evaluate Your Crop Fertility Program

Improve plant health and increase yields by re-evaluating your crop fertility program.

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Agronomy Tip: Manage Issues with Fall Fertilizer Applications

A winter or early spring preplant application of fertilizer will be beneficial if you can't make an application this fall.

Corn in the field with snow.

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15 Cost-Effective Fertilizer Tips

15 pointers will help you get the most from your phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer investment.

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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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FMC Bolsters Biological Portfolio

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

A no-till soybean field at sunrise.

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3-in-1 welding cart holds it all

I couldn’t find a cart that would accommodate my MIG and TIG welders plus my plasma torch, welding helmet, and supplies. So I bought an... read more

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