Sure, anhydrous ammonia is an economical way to deliver N to your fields, especially as a foundation in the fall. But traditional methods involving heat exchangers and cold flow deliver some drawbacks and limitations, too. At Proving Grounds, we introduced 360 EQUI-FLOW, the latest addition to the 360 Yield Center toolbox, which provides better row-to-row…
Category: Nitrogen Management
Real-Time Information for Real Decisions
Modeling can’t match boots on the ground and probes in the soil. Real-time information about what’s happening your field helps you make real nitrogen application decisions. During Proving Grounds, Tim Sauder, director of research and development, and I shared our new approach to sensing what’s happening in your field and helping you make real-time decisions…
The Quest for 400 bu/A. What Went Right. What Went Wrong.
This year at our field day, Proving Grounds 2015, I shared practical lessons learned in my team’s quest for 400 bushels per acre. A lot went right and some things went wrong but the journey helped us better understand how we can capture as much yield as possible. During the opening session, I discussed many…
360 SOILSCAN: Comparable Accuracy to Traditional Labs
Do you know how much nitrogen is in your field? As the season progresses and conditions change – especially with heavy rainfall events – knowing in real-time how much N is left is a huge advantage. 360 SOILSCAN, an in-field nitrate testing system, gives you more control so you know how much N you need…
Nitrogen Placement Matters: Side-by-Side Comparison
Sometimes it is impressive to see visual proof of new yield management practices, especially when the side-by-side comparison is so easy to spot. That’s the case with a recent side-by-side trial done by one of our dealers, Brad Rocke of Agri-Management Solutions, Inc. in Wanatah, Ind. Rocke and his team ran a side-by-side trial to…
Go From Sense to Decide in Minutes with 360 SOILSCAN
Sidedress season has arrived in many parts of the Corn Belt. With frequent and significant rainfall, the decisions you make for nitrogen management will make a big impact on yield potential. Knowing where your nitrogen levels are in the field plays a key role in capturing that potential. 360 SOILSCAN allows you to get real-time,…
Measure, Apply, Measure: Tips for Nitrogen Management
It’s time to sidedress and before you get the sprayer out, make sure you have a clear picture of how much N is in your fields. With 360 SOILSCAN, you can determine how much N you have so you can make N application decisions that are more accurate and based on real-time, in-field information. As…
Take Care with Soil Sample Handling
Knowing how much nitrogen is in your soil can help you make more accurate decisions for nitrogen application. But, the accuracy of those results is important. One large driver of soil nitrate testing accuracy is the quality of the soil sample and the handling of that sample through testing. Soil nitrates are highly dependent on…
Heavy Rainfall and Nitrogen Loss
Farmers today are experiencing more 4 in. rainfall events during the growing season than ever before. In fact, there has been a 50% increase in heavy rainfall events in the last half century. Throughout the last few days, many areas of the U.S. have experienced large rainfall events (up to 3 to 4 in.) and…
Guide to on-farm trials: Testing your yield potential
We all strive for higher yields. Year after year, farmers explore new hybrids, new fungicides, new equipment, and so on in the search of more yield and more profit. But, how do you evaluate those variables and make a decision on what to implement on your farm? Company and university trials often are abundant but…