Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However, excessive nitrogen applications could cause concerns in water quality and ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield potential.

Knowing how to add nitrogen to soil is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your garden healthy and thriving! It’s the edge you need to help give you high yields without using ...

It’s a good idea for homeowners who are interested in fertilizing their lawns to begin the entire process with a soil test. A soil test can save residents money when they find out they don’t need to ...

The end-of-season corn stalk nitrate test (CSNT) is a simple, inexpensive tool that can be used to assess the nitrogen (N) status of a corn crop at the end of the growing season. Data from studies ...

Here’s a quick look at how several common cover crops compare across several key factors: Nitrogen provided: Effective fixer, inoculation can help in warmer regions to ensure optimal nitrogen ...

Regardless of whether it is for a row crop, pasture or cover crop, one expert agrees that a soil test is must. Dodge City, Kansas-based ServiTech Senior Laboratory Agronomist Fred Vocasek, says that ...