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…
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Your Questions: 360 SOILSCAN
Efficient nitrogen management is critical, both for yields and for your bottom line. As we monitor input costs – and regulations – we must know, not guess, how much nitrogen is in our fields. 360 SOILSCAN is a portable soil lab system that provides you with zone-specific soil nitrate analysis in about five minutes, allowing…
Yield Minute: 2015 Spring Update
It’ spring. Time to get the equipment out and start planting. But, before you get too far down the road – do you know how much nitrogen is in your field? Matt Foes, regional agronomy manager for 360 Yield Center, shares an update on nitrogen trials on his farm in northern Illinois. Foes tests the…
Spring N: Build a Solid Foundation
As snow melts and temperatures rise, we start focusing on getting into the field. When it comes to your 2015 nitrogen (N) plan, we should begin with the end in mind – minimizing plant stress by managing nutrients as best as possible. We want to ensure we’re feeding the crop the right amount of N…
Four Tips for Smarter Nitrogen Management
How much nitrogen does it take to produce 200 bushels of corn per acre? That’s a very common question with multiple answers. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nitrogen management. And not every corn crop needs the same amount of N to produce 200 plus bushels per acre. The reality is that an effective nitrogen…