Potassium and Soybean Production
Having spent my time as a CCA Soy Envoy writing about micronutrients, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorus, it seems appropriate to close out the year [...]
PODCAST: Soil Compaction Restoration
CCA Soy Envoy, Dave Rahe, looks at soil compaction caused by planting in less than ideal soil conditions and what soybean growers can do [...]
Soil Sampling Considerations
When should I test soils? For years, fall soil sampling was the standard practice. However, it became a challenge to collect samples, get a [...]
Are You Neutral?
If asked, most people can tell you their Social Security number and maybe their spouse’s birthday, but how many producers could accurately tell you [...]
Seeing is Believing
In modern production agriculture, sometimes we need to see proof before we can believe. Every year growers perform on-farm research trials to search for [...]
Evaluation of Nodulation
Illinois producers spend a lot of time developing a strong corn nitrogen program and implementing it throughout the growing season. We know that nitrogen [...]
Three Phosphorus Tests and Which to Use on Your Soil
Phosphorus was recently in the spotlight as the American Society of Agronomy celebrated Phosphorus Week, September 15-21. It seems appropriate to celebrate the discovery [...]
Improving Soil Health
Soil health is a popular topic today. Many entities including NRCS, universities, non-profits and private companies are promoting soil health and how to improve [...]
Foliar Nutrition: Targeted or Blanket Applications?
Applying foliar nutrition products in-season to ensure your crop has the nutrition it needs to finish strong is nothing new! In fact, the Beck’s [...]
WEBINAR: Soil Biology Builds Resilience and Enhances Soil Quality
1 CEU in Soil and Water Management

