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Making More Effective Nitrogen Applications in Variable Soil Conditions

Many growers prefer to make nitrogen applications in the spring, but spring can bring unpredictable soil conditions. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services talks about how soil can play a role in the effectiveness of nitrogen...

The benefits from cover crops go beyond conserving soil and water

A multi-state multi-year study just began to learn about how alfalfa, corn and cover crops can work together, and how some cover crops generate their own weed-fighting chemicals.  Marta Moura Kohmann with the University of Wisconsin has more about the new study next on...

Long-term grazing’s impact on soil compaction

The impacts of long-term grazing on soil compaction have been studied by a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska. Hello, The study looked at the impacts of grazing in the fall and early spring and the effects it might have on compaction....

Farmers for Soil Health enrollment open

The executive director of Farmers for Soil Health says the program is helping farmers make a meaningful environmental impact through cover crops. Ben West says the group offers cost-share and technical assistance opportunities in twenty states. “And really, the program is open to two...

Agronomist urges caution reading soil tests

An agronomist says the dry field conditions might influence soil test results. Dan Ritter with Dairyland Seed in Indiana tells Brownfield it will be important to test soil for nutrients so farmers know what fields need and where they can save money, but don’t...

The effects of perennial cover crops on soil health

An assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University says his department is looking at how using Kura clover as a cover crop can impact corn production.   Yichao Rui says the system could help boost nitrogen in the soil.  “Integrating perennial Kura clover into a corn production...

Soil moisture minimal across Midwest

A climatologist says he’s concerned about soil moisture levels across the Midwest. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “We have very low soil moisture in the top part of the profile for pretty much everywhere in the central US north of I-70...

Conserving Good Soil

Robert Alpers, a Prairie Home farmer, says farmers should gradually apply conservation farming practices such as planting cover crops. He also tells Brownfield that turning soil is a good measurement of success and will preserve productivity for generations. The post

Long term effects to Ohio’s soil and water amid drought

There are concerns about the long-term impacts of this year’s drought. The severe drought conditions plaguing much of Ohio will cause challenges well beyond this growing season.  Jeff Duling is the president of the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. “It’s compacting....

U of M studies linkage between soil heath and clean water

A new research project in the Western Lake Erie Basin is studying what soil health practices lead to improved water quality. Lead investigator Jennifer Blesh is with the University of Michigan. “Up to 70 fields will link understanding of the fields management history to...

Use tillage that promotes better air and water exchange in the soil

Soil health specialist Jim Martindale says no-till isn’t ideal for creating highly productive fields with less soil, water, and nutrient loss… but neither are traditional tillage practices.  Jim Martindale with Soil Regeneration Unlimited uses a tillage tool that leaves old root systems mostly intact...

Why soil nutrients matter to corn

A regional agronomy manager at Beck’s Hybrids says rising input costs has some farmers questioning the importance of soil fertility. Jon Skinner says now is not the time to cut back. “Where profits may be a little slim, there’s always thoughts about where can I cut,”...
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