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Corn takes up half its N supply between V8 and VT, a period that may comprise only 30 days. Providing adequate N for this period is a key goal of N management.

Urea and UAN can be used on a wide range of crops, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. They can be applied to both large-scale agricultural fields and sma

Looking to control marestail? It is one of the more challenging weeds to control prior to no-tilling soybeans. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed specialist, said s

For years, Kelly Lozensky found himself on a treadmill. He was purchasing more and more inputs to increase yields, only to find himself heading down a path toward decreasing profit

Sodium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite are both inorganic compounds that contain sodium and nitrogen. However, they have different chemical compositions and uses.

What is calcium nitrate? It works both as a fertilizer and for disease control. Read on to learn how to use calcium nitrate and decide if it will be useful for you in your garden.

Rotating plant families across your beds for 3–4 years (and longer for disease-prone brassicas) breaks pest life cycles, lowers the odds of re-infestation from overwintering

With planting season just weeks away, getting maintenance done on your planter is key to a successful harvest. With modern planting technology, however, this means more than just c

Soils and your garden Knowing your soil type is an important step in helping you to select plants for your garden. Plants which are suited to your soil type will perform better &nd

Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and

During extreme summers, it is a common fallacy on the part of novice but enthusiastic gardeners to think that applying a little fertilizer can revive a plant suffering from the sym

For decades, the agriculture decision-making process revolved around a straightforward formula: Select your inputs (seed, fertilizer, crop protection) and apply them with a check-t