Eric Welsh, Program Manager for the American Society of Agronomy, spoke with us at Trade Talk about the new specialty certifications offered by the ASA; these certifications will be offered in addition to the CCA designation. “The 4R Nutrient Management Specialist Certification, 4RNMS, was created in direct response to water quality issues, related to more intensive fertility management, and run-off … Read More
Soil Health Symposium Addresses Climate Change
The recent Synergy in Science ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting was held in Minneapolis to highlight the need for improved soil health and how these farm management practices can benefit growers. As part of the event southeast Iowa farmer, Steve Berger, presented before and after pictures of the soil on his farm. “This soil has been to the gym, … Read More
GYPSOIL to Sponsor Nutrient Management Conference
A Nutrient Management and Edge of Field Monitoring Conference will be held in conduction with Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters, thanks to the sponsorship of Beneficial ReuseManagement, makers of GYPSOIL brand gypsum. Clear your schedules for December 1-3 and head to Memphis, Tennesse for an opportuinty to discuss edge of field monitoring research, nutrient reduction strategies and activities, and conservation programs … Read More
Soil Science Society Educates on Preventing Desertificiation
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is celebrating the International Year of Soil 2015 (IYS) with a calendar of events designed to educate the public about the importance of the matter. The month of November has been named “Soils and Climate” by the group and their November blog post highlights the process of desertification and how to prevent it. … Read More
Leaders of In-Furrow Technology Hold Summit
Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) hosted a media summit October 21-22. The event highlighted the latest advancements in yield and productions efficiency using in-forrow applications, nutrient management and crop protection technologies. Dr. Daniel Kaiser, the Extension Nutrient Management Specialists from the University of Minnesota and Dr. Fred Below, a professor of Plant Pysicology at the University of Illinois, along with … Read More
West Central Enhances Yield Guarantee
West Central Distribution is stepping up their enhanced performance guarantee with the launch of their advanced chelating agent Levesol™, starter fertilizer Redline®, and IDC-combatting formula Soygreen®. Designed for growers pursing new techniques, these products come with a guarantee of an increase in yield per acre. The Performance Guarantee has also been expanded to include more products, expansion of crops and product … Read More
Update on Soil Health Partnership
The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) is growing. “In 2015 we’ve expanded our network and enrolled another 20 farmers in the program, so we’re up 40 farmers enrolled in the Soil Health Partnership,” said Nick Goeser, National Corn Growers Association manager of soil health and sustainability, during an interview at Farm Progress Show. The SHP is a five year initiative to … Read More
SARE Cover Crop Topic Brief Available
Responses to a recent SARE-funded survey shows famers find cover crops increase corn and soybeans yields, reduce erosion and control weeds, but the number one reason farmers say they plant cover crops is improved soil health. If you are looking for practical advice for planting cover crops the SARE Cover Crops for Sustainable Crop Rotations is a good resource. The … Read More
Strong Interest in Soil Health Field Days
Soil Health Partnership is hosting field days to promote soil health in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. A dozen more of these events are scheduled for Ohio and Nebraska as well, with demonstrations of how practices like cover crops benefits farmers and the environment. Don Elsbern recently hosted a tour of his farm near Postsville, Iowa. He shared with growers the … Read More
Woods End Releases Field Test for Soil Biology
An manufacture of soil respiration and amino-nitrogen soil tests, Woods End Laboratories, has announced the release of the Solvita® Field Test. The test allows growers and crop consultants to skip the expense of sending samples to a lab and save time with on-site evaluations of soil biology. As growers have become more interested in biological soil fertility – more popularly known … Read More