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When Was Your Last Soil pH Test?

The pH of your soil is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle according to Dustin Demoss, Senior Marketing Representative at Nutrien. The pH characterizes the soil as…

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The Dirt PodKast: Sustainability in Agriculture

Sustainability means many different things to many different people, especially in agriculture. In this sustainability series of eKonomics The Dirt PodKast, experts, local farmers, and agronomists sit down to discuss…

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New Study Identifies Corn Sulfur Needs

Healthy soil means healthy yields. A new study released by Purdue found that sulfur deficiencies are more common today due to a decrease in atmospheric sulfur. According to the study,…

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Managing Soil pH to Boost Yields

Soil pH is the first thing to look at when you receive soil test results. A healthy soil pH can help optimize fertilizer use efficiency and crop yield, increasing your…

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Understanding The Phosphorus Cycle

There are several factors that affect phosphorus within the phosphorus cycle – inputs to the soil, losses from the soil, and components in the soil. These elements are important for…

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How To Identify Phosphorus Deficiencies

Many soils in North America are testing below the critical level for phosphorus. As levels continue to decline it’s important to supply adequate phosphorus to meet crops’ demand throughout the…

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Smart Crop Nutrition With Dr. Cristie Preston

Dr. Cristie Preston, Senior Agronomist with Nutrien, discusses sulfur and Smart Nutrition™ MAP + MST® in this episode of Inputs by Top Crop Manager. Listen to the interview or read…

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