Though iron deficiency symptoms can be visually apparent in most crops, the underlying reasoning for reduced uptake or availability can be more complex. Dedicating time to understanding the soil‐plant environment in each distinctive soil where you...
As field conditions progress toward being suitable for planting, spring also brings a period of seasonally high precipitation and subsequent flow from tile drainage and surface runoff. In fact, a recent analysis of rainfall patterns from 1975-2017...
The 2019 InfoAg Conference recently took place in St. Louis, Missouri and played host to over 1200 attendees. This year The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) took over for the first time as host of the event. In an interview with ZimmComm New Media at...
Calcium is an important nutrient for all crops. Soil calcium concentration and availability to crops is influenced by pH, CEC, soil type, and the concentration of other minerals in the soil. The solubility of the calcium source is important to...
In the wake of the recent closing of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) is acquiring several important IPNI resources. With these assets, we are strengthening our promotion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship...
The Fertilizer Institute is pleased to announce the selection of John D. Jones as the Director of the Foundation for Agronomic Research. Jones will provide oversight of the 4R Research Fund, coordinate a 4R Researcher network, and support other...
Recently the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) released an issue paper on “Reducing the Impacts of Agricultural Nutrients on Water Quality across a Changing Landscape”. Through a network of experts, CAST assembles, interprets,...
Phosphorus is a key nutrient for the development of the potato plant and tubers. The status of P in the plant, deficient or sufficient, is closely related to yield. With the high value of a potato crop and the influence of proper phosphorus...
By Chris Henney, Ohio AgriBusiness Association I doubt there are many (if any) readers who aren’t familiar with the Lake Erie algal blooms and the general challenges these blooms have created for farmers and ag retailers throughout Ohio. Due to...
The 2019 Commodity Classic is fast approaching! Once again, the 4Rs and The Fertilizer Institute will be well represented. You can meet our newly minted class of 4R Advocates at the tradeshow and learn more about the intersection of the 4Rs and...
