Fall soil testing of hay fields and pastures
Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hay fields and pasture. Soil sampling on a regular basis (every 3 – 4 years) can save money and reduce environmental impacts of overapplying fertilizer or manure.
Fall soil testing of hayfields and pastures
Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hayfields and pastures. Fall soil testing allows more time for any needed lime applications to have an effect before the main growing season begins, and it gives the producer some flexibility for planning nutrient applications. With high fertilizer prices, accurate soil tests are even more important to help save on input costs.
The challenge of collecting a representative soil sample
Collecting a representative soil sample from your area of interest is critical to ensure the best soil testing results. Most fields are highly variable even over short distances. This makes collecting a representative soil sample more of a challenge. This article has information on the best soil sampling practices.
Fall soil testing of hayfields and pastures
Knowing the soil nutrients is a requirement to establish an adequate soil fertility program for forages. Fall is a good time to evaluate the soil fertility status for forage production because it allows more time for any needed lime applications to have an effect before the main growing season begins.
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Planning your wheat fertility program: Start now by soil testing
Now is a good time for soil sampling in preparation for wheat planting. This will help make the best fertility plan. This is particularly important after drought and lower-than-expected yields for previous crops. Fertilizer needs may require adjustments based on soil tests.
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Fall soil testing of hayfields and pastures
Knowing the soil nutrients is required to establish an adequate soil fertility program for pastures and hayfields. Fall is a good time for soil testing because it allows more time for needed lime applications before spring and gives the producer some flexibility for planning nutrient applications.
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