
Tag Archives land management

New farmer breaks new ground. What a wild ride
The first step in the process was a pretty rough ride

Using base-cation saturation ratios
Fertilizer recommendations based on BCSRs do not beat traditional approaches

Pastureland gets prepped for crops
With the help of a kind couple, Toban Dyck is investing in 120 acres of new-to-him land

DIY: Installing water table wells
With water in the soil, we can survive on little rain. Learn how to measure what you have
PHOTOS: Installing water table wells

Rethinking the natural water cycle
The natural systems we rely on and think of as simple are actually very complicated

The broad basics of your soil’s pH
Soil pH is complex, and has different impacts on the availability of different nutrients

Soil sampling and soil testing
Fall is generally the most convenient time for soil testing. Plan now for effective testing

Soil testing more relevant than ever
If you don’t know what nutrients are in the soil it’s hard to meet your crop’s needs

Back to tillage after wet years
With extra rain, tillage is back in style in some areas. First, evaluate the risks of erosion and salinity. Then, consider dealing with compaction