Homeowners often lose interest in lawn care when summer wanes. Here's why you shouldn't skip that last fertilizer application ...

Every year, we learn valuable lessons from the Farm Journal Test Plots due to ever-changing field environments and weather conditions. Regardless of the variations, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken ...

Soil moisture levels and seed quality are two factors to monitor when applying starter fertilizer, Farm Journal field agronomist Ken Ferrie tells Corn College TV Season 3. For example, a field planted ...

Reduced and no-till cropping systems have become increasingly more important as sorghum growers recognize the benefits of these systems to soil health, sustainability, yield and profitability in many ...

One of the most common questions recently is: When do I or don’t I need to use a starter fertilizer for corn? “Starter fertilizer is usually most effective in cold, wet soils where nutrient release ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - With the phosphorus-containing starter fertilizer 10-34-0 averaging nearly $1,000 per ton, many farmers are wondering if they really need to include phosphorus in their starter ...

For many farmers, in-furrow starter application is a cheaper alternative to other starter fertilizers. New research suggests it does not provide an economic benefit in most situations, however. Corn ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Garden plants need nutrients to grow and remain healthy. Adequate soil fertility is as ...

Reduced and no-till cropping systems have become increasingly important as sorghum growers recognize the benefits of these systems to soil health, sustainability, yield and profitability in many ...

Corn farmers in Minnesota and across the northern Corn Belt often must plant in cold, damp spring soils that can slow early season growth. This can impact yield at harvest time -- and farmers' bottom ...