CultivAcing Knowledge:
Exploring the Fascinating World of Agriculture
An Interview with Dr. Dan Quinn of Purdue University
Dr. Dan Quinn grew up in central Michigan in a small town between Grand Rapids and Lansing and has been surrounded by Ag his whole life. This led him to two degrees at Michigan State university.
An Interview with Dr. Khan and Dr. Mulvaney – Authors of the Potassium Paradox
Having read the paper, "The Potassium Paradox" myself, I thought that it would be interesting to track down the researchers at the University of Illinois who wrote the paper and ask them a few questions I had about their research.
Are You Wasting Precious Profit on Plant Nutrients?
It is commonplace in many parts of the US to fall-apply phosphorus and potassium. Growers often think this practice can build soil P and K levels while increasing yield and maintaining soil nutrient availability.
Applying Phosphorus and Potassium - New Research
It is commonplace in many parts of the US to fall-apply phosphorus and potassium. Growers often think this practice can build soil P and K levels while increasing yield and maintaining soil nutrient availability.
Calcium – How Much Does the Soil Need?
How much calcium do we need in our soil? If you use a Morgan test, you should have a minimum of 2,000# per acre and as a percent of base saturation…
FREE pHOS 24
Why did we name this product FREE pHOS 24? Soil applied phosphate is terribly inefficient. Only about 5% to 10% of what is applied to the soil is available for use by the plant.
What Can FREE pHOS 24 Do for You?
I know that there are not many growers who raise tomatoes. However, please look at a photo from a recent trial
Soil Nutrient Application for Deciduous Fruit and Nut Trees for August
This is the month for stone fruit and nut orchards to have 200 pounds per acre of sulfate of potash magnesia applied. This is for orchards that have signs of gumming coming from the bark.
The Benefits of Copper as a Nutrient
In the first 25 to 30 days of cherry fruit development, after full bloom, every cell in the skin of the cherry is formed. If you do not have the correct …
Resistor Cherry Program 2016
Program was applied to an orchard in Escalon, California, Spring 2016
An Answer to the High Cost of Phosphate Fertilizers
Soil applied phosphate is only 5% to 10% effective, which makes a pound of phosphate fertilizers really expensive