With warmer temperatures and spring rains right around the corner, now is the perfect time to refresh our understanding of the forms of nitrogen and how to reduce the risk of nitrate loss. The process of moving from the applied form to nitrate is nitrification. So when we talk about nitrogen management, we are really…
The results are in. In 2015, 360 Yield Center collected data from over 100 field trials across the Corn Belt to test 360 Yield Center products against traditional nutrient management practices. Previously on the blog, we’ve shared five trials as a preview to our 2015 Yield Book. Now, you can have access to our full…
A new year always brings the promise of change and promises to do things better. Eat better, exercise more, and don’t forget Valentine’s Day. But as farmers, we have another goal to consider that has one of the greatest impacts on our 2016 profits: nitrogen management. In today’s tough economic environment, this is a critical…
This year was dynamic regardless of where you grew corn. In the central Corn Belt, we received more rain than we had seen in decades (or ever). In the northern Corn Belt, there was some of the best environmental conditions we have ever seen. As an agronomist, I can learn the most about systems and…
Margins are tight. In some areas, fertilizer prices have eased a bit, but certainly not enough to offset the low corn price. With that in mind, input efficiency is more important than ever. As we look for ways to produce more corn with less, nitrogen planning is critical. Of all the factors that contribute to…
This trial was done on my home farm in central Illinois. The trial compared several different nitrogen application plans, including a prescription determined through in-season nitrogen measurement with 360 SOILSCAN. Trial Details: Ammonium sulfate was applied three days prior to planting on April 28. In one strip, ESN was also applied three days pre-plant. The…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
