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Nutrient Management


The economics of soil testing

Soil testing is the only tool we have to evaluate the pH, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) status of the soil. Knowing this information allows growers to make economically optimum applications of lime and phosphorus and potash fertilizer. In these times of economic uncertainty, managing input costs is an important component of farm [...]

Juneau-Adams-Marquette County Field Day - September 3rd

Wednesday, September 3rd 2009 - Juneau-Adams-Marquette County Corn & Soybean Grower Field Day.
Located at the Cenex Answer plots.  Dr. Joe Lauer, Dr. Chris Boermoom, and Dr. Matt Ruark will be presenting information and leading discussions on improving productivity and agronomic efficiency in the Central Sands Region of Wisconsin.
See brouchure for more info
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First sweet corn field study to be harvested on Wednesday

Four on-farm field trials were conducted this year to evaluate nitrogen (N) fertilizer need for sweet corn.  The first field site is ready to be harvested.  The harvest season has begun!

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Check out the Soil Doctors at Farm Tech Days!

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