Soil Health

Improved soil health linked to nitrogen fertilizer efficiency across Corn Belt

Here’s how one Indiana farmer approaches liming to keep his fields in check.

Some people believe that improving soil health might improve grain nutritional quality.

These management factors can ultimately determine crop outcome in corn. In addition, research shows soybeans and corn are both more responsive in narrow rows (30-inch rows).

Hunter Hooper, NCGA yield contest winner, says getting a good stand by timely planting, having good soil fertility, and using irrigation are a few simple practices for good yields.

Salute Soil Health: Using controlled traffic and cover crops can reduce the impacts of soil compaction on yield.

Farmers in the Pomme de Terre River Watershed in western Minnesota seek ways to improve soil health and water quality.