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A brief, cautionary rant about soil testing

Agriculture is flooded with disrupters, but not every new tool delivers real progress. Knowing the difference between true innovation and well‑packaged failure helps producers avoid the snakes and keep the grass.
May 15, 2026
Dustin Sawyer

Amid constant promises of reinvention, soil testing remains one of agriculture’s most reliable tools.


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Weed management using cover crops

Cover crops can meaningfully suppress weeds when managed for biomass, timing and species selection. Research shows they can reduce or replace tillage and herbicides while maintaining yield potential.
April 22, 2026
Marian Viney

Managed well, cover crops turn living roots and residue into a dependable weed‑suppression system.


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Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium strategies for mixed forage systems

Soil testing guides nutrient and pH decisions across mixed forage systems. Targeted fertility and lime applications help maintain stand health and support yield.
April 13, 2026
Heather Smith Thomas

Soil testing helps producers tailor nutrient and pH management across mixed forage systems for healthier stands and stronger yields.


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Don’t overlook potassium needs in forage systems

Potash supports root growth, winter hardiness and disease resistance while regulating water use during drought and activating key growth enzymes. Adequate potassium also improves carbohydrate movement, strengthening regrowth after grazing or cutting.
March 23, 2026
Mike Howell

Potassium is the quiet workhorse of forage nutrition, driving stress tolerance, regrowth and overall stand longevity.


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Pastures need TLC

Pasture decline is typically linked to imbalances in soil fertility, grazing interval length and species composition. Quantifying rest periods, monitoring residual heights and correcting nutrient deficiencies can rapidly improve stand vigor. This article outlines the core management levers that most influence forage yield, persistence and nutrient-use efficiency.
January 20, 2026
Lynn Grooms

A warm, dry fall followed by sudden near‑record snowfall has left many Midwest pastures at higher risk for winterkill.


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Leopold Conservation Award recipient takes ‘The Lorax’ approach to farming

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”—Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
November 10, 2025
Lynn Grooms

Michael Thompson walks the same Kansas fields his great-great-grandfather broke in 1888, but his vision reaches far beyond tradition.


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Seedbed preparation for stand establishment

February 18, 2025

Seedbed preparation is one of the most fundamental management practices that can make or break our yield goals.


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A collaboration for data collection

The goal of the incubator farms is to provide field-sized soil fertility and crop nutrient management research to promote sustainable and efficient practices with producers.
June 18, 2024
Joy Hendrix

There are infinite factors that go into producing a quality forage. Soil microorganisms, nutrients, composition and compaction all play a huge role in the ability of a forage crop to thrive, and that’s before the seed is even planted and the weather plays its role.


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The role of grazing in soil aggregate stability

Soil aggregate stability can be greatly improved by the choice of forages grown and proper grazing management.
April 10, 2024
Jenny Pluhar

Soil aggregate stability is critical to the soil’s ability to infiltrate and hold water.


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Forensic files: Soil edition

With the myriad of unexplored DNA in soil, the possibilities are endless and ever-expanding.
February 16, 2024
Scott Fleming

There is a new testing method in town. It is far different than any other form of agronomic testing taking place over the last century. Instead of looking at a soil's chemical properties, we catch a glimpse into the soil's DNA.


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