by Sarah Mengwasser | May 10, 2021 | Latest news
Photo Credit: Joseph Weimer Providing nutrients to plants when they are needed can make a major impact on the yield of a crop. There are four key principles to consider when ensuring nutrients are available at the right time Assess timing of plant uptake. Assess...
by Sarah Mengwasser | Apr 27, 2021 | Latest news
Utilizing nutrients from the right rate can have a major impact on cost of inputs as well as the yields achieved for a given field and cropping season. The over- or under-application of nutrients can have a significant impact to crop production, expenses, and/or...
by Sarah Mengwasser | Apr 7, 2021 | Latest news
One of the first steps to determining the right rate for a specific field and crop, is to determine the desired yield. Since the yield is directly related to the nutrient needs of a crop, setting a meaningful yield is vital to the process. By utilizing grid soil...
by Sarah Mengwasser | Mar 31, 2021 | Latest news
In order to complete their full life cycle, all plants require 17 essential elements. In addition to carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), plants require six minerals as macronutrients and eight minerals as micronutrients. In order of abundance in plant tissue,...
by Sarah Mengwasser | Mar 18, 2021 | Latest news
The first of the 4Rs is to determine the Right Source of nutrients used for the crop system’s specific needs. Although it is also important to consider the other Rs of right rate, time, and place, there is good reason for source to be listed as the first R in the 4R...
by haadmin | Mar 3, 2021 | Latest news
The principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship are all encompassing, but can be applied to a specific farming operation to meet the needs of specific soil types and cropping systems. Goals such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced...
