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Foliar applications of macro and micronutrients on soybeans: -a revew of past research; inconsistent and few yield increases. -newer research at 46 sites across 16 states: similar results, and "Foliar fertilizers did not change grain protein or oil concentration."

NEW BLOG POST: z.umn.edu/ai1g What’s the right PSNT number? New research refines the critical threshold for corn nitrogen decisions in Minnesota U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

If your PSNT is close to 20 ppm, you’re in good shape. But if it’s below that, especially in a dry year, additional sidedress N might pay off.

Congratulations to Extension soil health specialist Anna Cates (MNSoilHealth) for receiving the Distinguished Extension/Outreach Award from CFANS! U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate Water Resources Center (WRC) CFANS #MNag #SoilHealth

What to do if PSNT is low? Use this simple guide: blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2025/06/whats-… Example: If your PSNT is 16 ppm, you’re 4 ppm short. Multiply that by 12.3 lbs → you’d need around 49 lbs N/acre at sidedress.

Extension educator Brad Carlson talks to farmers about two drivers in the nitrogen cycle: temperature and precipitation. Soil, Water, & Climate U of MN Extension #MNag visit: z.umn.edu/nitrogen-nugge…

NEW BLOG POST: z.umn.edu/aiob Hybrid winter rye nitrogen management: 5 key takeaways for Minnesota growers U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

This research is a big step forward for hybrid winter rye management in Minnesota. By dialing in nitrogen timing and rates, growers can save money, reduce input use, and still hit impressive yields.

This research is a big step forward for hybrid winter rye management in Minnesota. By dialing in nitrogen timing and rates, growers can save money, reduce input use, and still hit impressive yields. #morewithHybridRye

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/aisc Manure sampling and testing: Variability, guidelines & safety for your operation U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate Melissa Wilson #MNag

Testing before application - Pros: you get the results back in time to make decisions. Cons: you're not necessarily as accurate as when it's well mixed. Testing & sampling at application when it's mixed well you probably get more realistic & consistent results.

Selecting the right source of sulfur is critical to ensure enough sulfate-sulfur is present in the soil at key uptake periods agweb.com/news/crops/cor… “Rapid uptake of sulfur occurs in corn from V5 to early silking when 50 percent of sulfur needed by corn is taken up"

Both nitrogen & sulfur can interact with cover crops like cereal rye. Jeff Vetsch, U of M researcher, talks about what farmers should keep in mind when planting corn or soybean. Soil, Water, & Climate U of MN Extension #MNag

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/aj2t Sulfur management: In-season, source, carryover, soybean & more U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

S is not mineralized. It's oxidized, and it's a slower process. With salt, any fertilizer that you put in the soil dissolves and the nutrients go into solution. Sulfur doesn't do that. So you have to incorporate it differently & it takes a long time. - Dan Kaiser, U of M Ext

Educator Brad Carlson talks about where weather and climate averages come from, and what farmers should keep in mind when managing their N. U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

Register for the Irrigation & Nutrient Management Field Day, July 10 in Becker: blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2025/06/regist… This free field day features UMN and NDSU research on a variety of topics related to irrigated corn and potato management, and includes a complimentary dinner. U of MN Extension #MNag

High-clay soil types can have differing K needs compared with other regions throughout Minnesota. Extension specialist Dan Kaiser recommends K build-point values in the 180-200 ppm range for high-clay soils. U of MN Extension Soil, Water, & Climate #MNag

Field Notes webinar talks cover crops and nutrient interactions: blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2025/06/field-… How much nitrogen can a one-foot-tall rye cover crop sequester? Research in SW MN has found 20-60 pounds of N per acre in aboveground biomass. U of MN Extension #MNag #CoverCrops #SoilHealth

Extension educator Brad Carlson talks to the Star Tribune about what grows in Minnesota and why: startribune.com/what-growing-m… Brad Carlson U of MN Extension #MNag