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A Balancing Act No More – Profitability and Sustainability
Nov 07, 2016Although some would say it “takes more to make more,” meaning more nitrogen and more phosphorus, new technologies and tools, such as yield mapping and monitors, are revealing that added nutrients may not be delivering an increased return on investment.
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Fertilizer Application: Timing is Everything
Oct 06, 2016While giving customers hands-on knowledge of products is important, the real test of product efficacy comes as combines roll through the fields at harvest.
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Kicking the Tires on New Technologies
Oct 03, 2016Products can spend years in the lab and undergoing field research before they are ready for farmer use. But even after all of the time and labor that goes into research and development, new products still aren’t ready for your farm until a third party can ‘kick the tires’ through in-field trials and testing.
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Weather Volatility Shifts Fertilizer Effectiveness
Aug 23, 2016Increasingly volatile weather conditions may be changing how farmers handle their crop nutrients. As weather conditions remain uncertain, it’s important for farmers to talk to their local agronomist and create a nutrient plan that takes into account this volatility.
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More is Just “More” When It Comes to ROI
Aug 23, 2016These days, return-on-investment scrutiny applies to just about every product and practice you might choose to throw at your corn and soybeans in an attempt to maintain profitable yields while simultaneously trimming production costs.
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10 Tips for Successful Fall Fertilizer Applications
Aug 23, 2016Applying phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the fall may seem like a no brainer, but the practice is pivotal for the following year’s growing season and attaining top corn and soybean yields.
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The Many Intricacies of Managing Phosphorus
Aug 10, 2016Phosphorus + micronutrients = well-balanced nutrient management. But, there are many intricacies involved with managing phosphorus (P) for optimum crop uptake and increased return on investment.
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ROI: Running the Numbers on Profitability
Aug 01, 2016Seeds are planted. Crops are harvested. Money comes in and money goes out. It’s the terrestrial rhythm of a farming enterprise. At the end of the day, you want and need more of that coinage to wind up in your hands than leaves them.
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Nitrogen Managers Applied Via Center-Pivot Irrigation Yields Return on Corn
Jul 04, 2016Four years of research by the Irrigation Research Foundation confirms corn yield increases of 10 Bu./A or greater when nitrogen managers or stabilizers are applied through irrigation systems.
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Sidedressing: Timing ROI with Nitrogen
May 12, 2016Farmers have a keen eye for math when it comes to the inputs and investments they make in their operation.
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