Manure is one of the largest nutrient resources available on many farms, yet its fertilizer value is often underestimated in nutrient management plans

A new nutrient management strategy incorporating high-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI) on row crops was highlighted in the last issue of this magazine

As my family works to transition the business from one generation to the next, we like to talk with others who are trying to do the same

Manure is a nutrient-packed by-product with the ability to help fertilize fields. Liquid dairy manure contains a variety of beneficial macronutrients, but its micronutrient profile deserves equal attention

As fertilizer prices climb, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, the economic benefits gained from manure-applied nutrients escalate. The ability to reduce fertilizer inputs to the crop enterprise provides


Fall is the busiest time of year on farms. The “boys of fall” find a heavy load to carry between the planning, persistent day-to-day chores, harvest tasks, application, and tillage added to

Have you ever wondered if there is nitrate in your irrigation water? Irrigation is used to grow specialty crops as well as commodity crops such as field corn, soybeans, and alfalfa

Greenhouse gas emissions — in the U.S. and globally — are dominated by the energy and transportation sectors. Together, these industries account for greater than 75% of total emissions on

To fine-tune nitrogen application rates, researchers updated the presidedress soil nitrate test and made adjustments to account for injected manure

Sustainability has long been a foundation on farms of all types and sizes. While sustainability may not have always involved carbon sequestration for the carbon market or goals of reduced greenhouse gas


Overwintering cover crops is a proven way to further reduce phosphorus losses from cropland

Manure management and nutrient management plans rely heavily on mapping software and computer technology

While a tax discussion this is not, some growers might find the nutrient management plan writing decision to be equally as certain and as cringe-worthy

There are about two million farms in the United States according to the USDA

I had the pleasure of knowing a soil scientist with USDA whose last project was completing the soil survey for Darke County, Ohio, where I live. He retired here, and we became good friends, sharing ou


Providing crop nutrient needs requires year-round planning

Bazooka Farmstar is pleased to announce the release of its latest product, the Dribble Bar 2

Has the time finally come? I have worked with all types of livestock and poultry projects over the past 46 years and have come to the following conclusion: Nutrient management determines success or failure

Corn silage is one of the main forages harvested for cattle feeding in the United States

Farming can take on many forms. In the early days, full tillage and “plowing it black” was the law of the land. Then came the early conservation tillage tools