Nitrogen is one of three main nutrients needed for plant growth and development. Responsible for production of chlorophyll, nucleic acids and enzymes, nitrogen is present in various parts of a plant and affects many physiological functions. CHS offers multiple product solutions that help to reduce loss of nitrogen and protect your fertility investments. N-Edge® nitrogen stabilizer from CHS provides a valuable two- to three-week window of time for rain or incorporation to move fertilizer to the root zone, improving profitability and nutrient stewardship. N-Edge® nitrogen stabilizers protec ..read more

There is no denying that nitrogen is an essential nutrient for crop production and an adequate supply is required for the proper  growth of corn. Protecting you or your customer’s nitrogen fertilizer investment is important for a healthy crop and return, that starts by identify and avoiding nitrogen loss. Products capable of delaying naturally occurring soil nitrogen transformation processes can lengthen the time that fertilizer nitrogen sources are available for plant uptake and improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). Urease inhibitors generally reduce nitrogen loss from ammonia volatili ..read more

With harvest underway or on the horizon across the country, we know retailers and farmers have a lot to take care of this time of year. From harvesting their crop to preparing for the next growing season, there is plenty weighing on everyone’s mind. This harvest season don’t forget to take care of the most important thing – yourself. Taking care of yourself during this busy time can come in several forms, make these five wellness tips your priority. Tend to YOUR needs Stay well rested. Late nights in the field or helping others cuts into important sleep time, according to the National Sleep Fo ..read more

Broadcast fertilizer remains one of the most popular application methods for phosphate fertilizer, but it also raises the odds of phosphorus tie-up. Since phosphorus is essential for plant growth and optimum yields, it is vital for retailers and growers to find ways to better utilize applied phosphorus in their fields. That starts by freeing it in the soil with chelates, but also involves keeping it in a plant available form. CHS Agronomy created a broadcast fertilizer additive, Trivar®, specifically for broadcast phosphorus application. Trivar, powered by the Levesol chelate, safeguards growe ..read more

Although nitrogen is extremely important to plant growth– it accounts for more than 57% of total fertilizer use–it is also prone to movement and breakdown in soil, leading to nitrogen loss. And what’s wrong with nitrogen loss?   Nitrogen loss leads to chlorosis, or lack of chlorophyll, hindering crop growth. Corn that is grown in nitrogen deficient soil, simply put, can’t make proteins, amino acids, or even its own DNA. There are 3 key ways nitrogen can be lost, vitalization, de-nitrification, and leaching. When added together, that is up to 95% of your nitrogen investment that is at ..read more

Fall is the perfect time for growers to start putting together a soil fertility plan. Phosphorus and nitrogen are two main nutrients needed for plant growth and development, with phosphorus being one of the hardest nutrients to manage. Mark Herz, technical specialist for CHS Agronomy, sat down with NAFB to discuss why nitrogen and phosphorus are key to managing soil fertility and how to add them back into your soil. https://inthefurrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/09262022-CHS-Agronomy-MH-Wrap.mp3 The post Nitrogen and Phosphorus Key to Managing Soil Fertility appeared first on Leaders In F ..read more

Seed treatments play a crucial role by providing protection for the seed and seedlings against disease and insect pressure from the moment they are planted. There are hundreds of pathogens and insects that can damage or even kill the seed or seedlings before they even have a chance to develop, which can negatively influence the crop’s progress throughout the growing season and have a major impact on the yield results at harvest time. Pest and disease pressures can also affect the plant’s growth and development throughout the season because of poor nutrient uptake or reduced stand establishment ..read more

Protecting nitrogen is critical for a healthy crop, yet as much as 95% of nitrogen investments are at risk of loss. And when nitrogen is lost, potential yield and profit are lost too–the biggest risk to growers. Nitrogen is one of three main nutrients needed for plant growth and development. There is no denying that nitrogen is an essential nutrient for corn production and an adequate supply is required for the proper growth of corn. Protecting nitrogen fertilizer is critical for a healthy crop and return, and protection starts with knowing how to combat nitrogen loss. Use this guide to learn ..read more

Farmers make numerous, critical management decisions every season. For corn and soybean producers, perhaps no decision is more important than selecting the right seed products for the following growing season. Seed decisions have a direct impact on yield potential and return on investment, as well as helping farmers combat the many environmental challenges that can significantly reduce the number of bushels produced. Jim McDermott, DEKALB® Asgrow® technical agronomist serving northwest Iowa, says the first step in the seed decisions process should be to review yield data following harvest. “Lo ..read more

While harvest will be shortly underway, it is never too early to start your preparation for next season. Implementing a late season nematode sampling program is a very important practice to know your nematode levels for both next year’s corn and soybean crops.  The guidelines below illustrate what you will know about your in-field yield robbing nematode pressure. Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) is considered one of the most damaging pathogens on soybeans in the Midwest and the United States. SCN has a unique biology that allows it to cause great yield loss (greater than 50 percent), to reprod ..read more