Insights

These articles are written based on insights from the research that AFREC has funded. Each of these articles is written with the intent to help provide user-friendly insights to readers while still providing fact-based research as the base of the content provided. Each article links to research that can be found in the research tab of this website.

Element sulfur with atomic number 16 and weight 32.066

Fall sulfur application: Forms, availability, and advice

October 23, 2024

Could adding irrigation to Minnesota corn fields help reduce nitrate losses to groundwater?

Could adding irrigation to Minnesota corn fields help reduce nitrate losses to groundwater?

October 7, 2024

FRST Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide to digitize crop nutrient management

FRST Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool launches nationwide to digitize crop nutrient management

April 22, 2024

Young soybean plants growing in a field with irrigation.

Soybean fertilizer management: IDC, sulfur, P and K soil tests, and more

April 15, 2024

Is it worth applying sulfur to your soybean crop?

Is it worth applying sulfur to your soybean crop?

April 8, 2024

Infographic of Minnesota economic benefit from AFREC projects.

Economic analysis of AFREC soil fertility research shows large potential benefit to Minnesota’s economy, environment

February 13, 2024

Aerial view of AFREC agricultural research fields in Minnesota

AFREC research roundup: 2023 nutrient management findings

January 22, 2024

Young green corn plants growing in field

Sulfur fertilizer application: Does S carry over from one year to the next?

November 29, 2023

Potato nutrient management research: 5 things we’ve learned

Potato nutrient management research: 5 things we’ve learned

October 25, 2023

2023 Fertilizer Guidelines for Agronomic Crops in Minnesota publication now available

2023 Fertilizer Guidelines for Agronomic Crops in Minnesota publication now available

July 27, 2023

Close-up collage of healthy green corn plants

Plant tissue analysis: What to know about sampling strategy and handling

March 21, 2023

Fresh corn and peas at a farmers market

Growing sweet corn or peas in Minnesota? Updated fertilizer guidelines now available

January 18, 2023