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Additives’ potential role in cost-cutting: A look at current data

Additives’ potential role in cost-cutting: A look at current data

February 9, 2026

The economics of reduced phosphorus: What Minnesota farmers should know

The economics of reduced phosphorus: What Minnesota farmers should know

February 3, 2026

hybrid winter rye

Hybrid winter rye: When should you apply nitrogen fertilizer?

December 17, 2025

Nitrogen: An essential input for spring wheat

Nitrogen: An essential input for spring wheat

November 17, 2025

Starter fertilizer: Some options for corn, sugarbeet

Starter fertilizer: Some options for corn, sugarbeet

November 6, 2025

Starter phosphorus economics

Starter phosphorus economics

November 3, 2025

Applying fall manure: Tools & temps for MN farmers

Applying fall manure: Tools & temps for MN farmers

October 23, 2025

New research on cover crops: Seeding rates, termination timing & more

New research on cover crops: Seeding rates, termination timing & more

October 10, 2025

Thinking of experimenting with cover crops or reduced tillage? What to know about N availability

Thinking of experimenting with cover crops or reduced tillage? What to know about N availability

September 29, 2025

Applying phosphorus at a 2-year rate: Some potential benefits for soybean farmers in Northwest Minnesota

Applying phosphorus at a 2-year rate: Some potential benefits for soybean farmers in Northwest Minnesota

September 27, 2025

Does tiling affect your fertilizer management plan?

Does tiling affect your fertilizer management plan?

September 26, 2025

Fall manure application: 3 things to remember

Fall manure application: 3 things to remember

September 8, 2025