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4R strategies help optimize corn nitrogen investment

Real Agriculture

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing.

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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

Farmers utilize a range of modern toolsfrom task management applications and drones that monitor crop health to sensors and software that help forecast yields. This shift to a data-driven approach not only enhances farm operations but can significantly improve harvest outcomes, turning a good year into an exceptional one.

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UfarmX Offers Data-Driven Support for Small Farmers in Africa

Food Tank

UfarmX discovered that by providing drought-resistant seeds, organic fertilizers like rabbit urine, and education on sustainable methods, farmers were able to triple their crop yields and significantly increase revenue. The organization analyzed regional data and found that post-harvest losses were a major issue in her area.

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The Dirt on Cover Crops

Modern Farmer

As with many eco initiatives, what was old is new again: Cover crops (or fallow season plantings; see more below) were first used during the Roman Empire as a way to boost the soil quality in vineyards. Cover cropping is a means of increasing soil fertility without chemicals. How do cover crops work?

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Understanding pH Part One:

UnderstandingAg

One cause of self-inflicted soil acidification is the excess use of nitrogen fertilizers like ammonium sulfate and urea because two H + are released each time an ammonium (NH 4 + ) ion is converted to nitrate (NO 3 - ). 2 Nitrogen Source Fertilizer Analysis (N-P-K) Lime Required (lb CaCO 3 /lb N) Anhydrous ammonia 82-0-0 1.8

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Researchers Recommend Ways to Address Potassium Depletion in Soils

ATTRA

Researchers in the United Kingdom say that, globally, more potassium is being extracted from the soil in harvests than is being added through fertilizers. They warn that potassium depletion threatens crop yields and recommend actions to address the unsustainable situation.