Ohio’s Country Journal
Legacy Farmers Cooperative Continues Commitment to 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Legacy Farmers Cooperative facilities in Ohio are among the first to achieve years six and seven certified status.
Meeting Soybean Fertility Needs
With the task of increasing soybean yields, a number of practices are often considered. One of those, often promoted by retailers, is the application of foliar fertilizer.
6 Key Considerations for Managing P and K in 2022
During this period of high prices and uncertain availability of P and K, a few basic soil fertility concepts can help guide application decision-making.
Reading Weeds to Improve Soil Health, Nutrient Management
Weeds often tell a story about how a farm is managed with regards to minerals and soil structure.
When Supplementing Nitrogen in Soybeans, Application Timing Is Critical
If N is applied too early, it can make the “beans lazy” and not produce the nodules sufficiently to fix the necessary N.
How to Variable Rate Sidedress Fertilizer at the Same Time As Inter-Seeding Cover Crops
Learn how one Ohio grower is twin variable rating applying phosphate and nitrogen while inter-seeding cover crops at the same time.
How One Ohio Farmer Is Leveraging Technology to Enhance Nutrient Management
In addition to using multiple conservation and nutrient stewardship programs over the years, this Ohio farmer is using strip-till as a nutrient management tool.
10 Ways Cover Crops Enhance Soil Health
Cover crops lead to better soil health, nutrient management, and potentially better farm profits.
Making Sense of Fall Soil Sampling
The primary goal is to measure the ability of the soil to provide the macro- and micronutrients needed for crop production.
Ohio State-Integrated Ag Services Partnership Takes Field Scouting to the Next Level
A partnership between The Ohio State University and an Ohio agribusiness is taking field scouting up a notch with a drone and AI.
Precision University: Combating Soil Compaction in Ohio
Researchers have been conducting on-farm trials comparing farming practices to uncover ways farmers can reduce compaction.