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Florida: What’s the Right Calcium Source for Your Soil? Mar 6, 2020
I always start my answer (like any good soil scientist) with, “It depends!” If your soil pH is low, I would recommend a liming material. If your soil pH is […]
Alabama Peanuts: Wet Fall Contributes to Low pH and Zinc Toxicity Aug 15, 2019
Several Alabama producers have observed “spotty” areas in peanut fields containing plants which are severely stunted and have split-stems, which are typical symptoms of zinc toxicity. A wet fall and […]
Missouri: Dicamba – 5 Things We’ve Learned — At Least So Far Apr 9, 2019
As we prepare for another year with the Xtend soybean and cotton system, we thought it would help to briefly summarize some of the most important things we’ve learned about […]
Minnesota Soybeans: Is It Feasible to Lower My Soil pH? Oct 10, 2018
There are a lot of ideas out there on how to manage pH of soil to optimize plant growth. One major issue with high pH soils is iron deficiency chlorosis […]
Alabama: What Is the Difference Between Agricultural Lime and Gypsum? Feb 2, 2018
As growers receive results from their soil tests, I am commonly asked what is the difference between agricultural lime and gypsum. The follow up question is usually “can I use […]
Minnesota: New Research Shows Increased Yield with Liming Treatments Jan 30, 2018
When needed, liming materials can be major beneficial inputs for crop production in Minnesota. When soils are acid, lime will neutralize the soil to the ideal pH. pH can affect […]
Minnesota Nutrient Management: Soil pH and Liming 101 – Podcast Jan 23, 2018
Starting with the basics, this episode of the podcast is your guide to managing soil pH on the farm. Melissa Wilson, John Lamb and Dan Kaiser discuss how fertilizer and […]
Iowa Corn, Soybeans: Managing Phosphorus, Potassium, and pH Following Drought Aug 23, 2017
Dry conditions this summer in some parts of Iowa will result in low and variable crop yield. Low or variable crop growth and yield significantly affect phosphorus (P) and potassium […]
Virginia Peanuts: Some Plants Turning Yellow, a Variety of Possible Causes Aug 9, 2017
According with the FSA, 26,323 acres of peanut were planted this year in Virginia; and the crop progresses well so far. The early May planted peanuts are getting close to […]
Michigan Corn: Leaf Striping – What’s the Cause? Jun 29, 2017
In 2017, several corn fields in Michigan’s Ingham and Eaton counties are showing excessive leaf striping, or interveinal chlorosis. Striped areas are sometimes interspersed with patches or rows of almost […]
