Fertility
Crops don’t grow well without ample plant food, and fertility is the biggest recurring expense on any farm. Finding the best and most cost-effective ways to meet the fertility needs of your crops will help them thrive all season long and build better yields at harvest.
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Plant Tissue Analysis, Post-Emerge Grass Control in Wheat, Spray Considerations
Brian and Darren talk about plant tissue analysis, post-emerge grass control in wheat, and things to consider before heading to the field to spray.
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Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian explain how farmers check what nutrients are in their plants from week to week.
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In-Season Nitrate Testing | Ag PhD
Continual Soil testing is fundamental to smart farming. Brian and Darren tell you why it's so important to check your nitrogen levels in your soil when your corn and wheat crops are growing.
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360 TANKS User Experiences
Hear what users say about the performance of 360 TANKS – weight balance, capacity, and visibility.
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360 Y-DROP Sidedress: Product Loop
Coulter systems put nitrogen in the middle of the row - 15 inches from the base of the plant. That slows uptake and lowers efficiency. Studies show 25% more nitrates in the plant when nitrogen is applied at the base of the plant. That has led to an average yield increase of over six bushels compa...
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360 BANDIT: Product Loop
360 BANDIT puts bands of liquid nitrogen in the sweet spot for early root interception and uptake. It streams nitrogen on both sides of the seed, three inches away from the seed. And nitrogen is placed just 3/4-inch below the soil surface - perfect for reducing volatilization and for rapid moveme...
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How Much Fertilizer, Spray Water Quality, Liberty Herbicide Alternatives| Ag PhD
Learn about fertility needs of crops, what you can do if you can't get Liberty herbicide, and why you should test and treat your water before spraying.
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How Much Fertilizer Does It Take To Raise A Crop? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the fertility needs of crops and various ways that plants can get the nutrients they need.
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Micronutients at Planting | Ag PhD
Darren tells why he's been running blended micronutrient products at planting on the farm for many years.
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Why Farmers Let Corn Stand Through Winter, Sulfur Solution, 3 Pre's in Soybeans
Brian and Darren discuss crops standing until spring, sulfur for crops, and the "Three Pre" program in soybeans.
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Gypsum Wisdom | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about testing your soil to see if you should apply gypsum to your fields.
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Chloride | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss testing for and applying chloride, an often overlooked but important nutrient.
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Rain Importance | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of having ample fertility as well as water for plants.
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Grass Tetany | Ag PhD
Learn how farmers keep cattle healthy when grass may not have the nutrients they need.
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Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Darren explains various ways that farmers can maximize grass growth in their pastures.
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In-Furrow Products for Corn | Ag PhD
Learn about various products you could apply in-furrow to have a great corn crop.
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Jump Start Your Pastures | Ag PhD
Learn how to get your pastures off to a great start with great weed control and fertility.
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Road Safety, Gypsum Application, Herbicide Incorporation | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about road safety, gypsum application, and herbicide incorporation.
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Driverless Tractors, Chloride, Improving Emergence in Cold Soils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about driverless tractors, chloride, and speeding up crop emergence.
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Gypsum for Healthy Crops and Lawns | Ag PhD
Learn how farmers and homeowners alike can use gypsum to improve soils.
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Drought, Sodium Issues, Nutrient Interactions | AgroLiquid
Listen in as Abe Isaak, AgroLiquid Regional Sales Agronomist, talks about sodium issues and nutrient interactions in drought conditions.
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Importance of Micronutrients and Interactions with Macronutrients | AgroLiquid
Listen in as Stephanie Zelinko, AgroLiquid Sales Agronomist, talks about the importance of micronutrients and their interactions with macronutrients.
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Other Micronutrients | AgroLiquid B2B
So far in the Back 2 Basics video series, we have explored the primary, secondary and micronutrients that are most critical to plant health. But there are some other nutrients that, while still important, aren't as commonly discussed in conversations about crop fertility.
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Boron | AgroLiquid B2B
Boron aids in transporting sugars and hormones within the plant and is especially involved in seed and cell wall formation. While this micronutrient is vital in the production of crop yields, it is needed in very small amounts and requires careful management. In this week's Back 2 Basics video, B...