Soil
After several days of rain in recent weeks the majority of corn growing states are officially drought free—and in some cases looking more like lakes than fields. For young corn seedlings, continued pounding rain could compound pest problems and even lead to replant.
Taking a soil physical is one way to find the strengths and weaknesses in its overall health.
One of the contributing factors to our alfalfa stand losses is a root rot called Aphanomyces race 2. The prolonged wet conditions allowed this root disease to finish off already-weakened alfalfa crowns.
In the early 1900s, cotton was king around Enterprise, Ala., and much of the southern U.S. But a silent southern invasion was just beginning.
A well-planned program results in more bushels, less fertilizer and reduced loss
Expect to encounter manganese issues on certain soils, plan treatment accordingly.
Soil health involves chemical, biological and physical aspects. For now, let’s examine how physical aspects can be degraded over time and how you can improve them.
A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production.
Manage soil microorganisms to pave the way to healthier soil and higher yields.
You can have healthier soil that holds more water by following a three-step approach