Soybean Checkoff Research
Conservation
Research Projects
Soil Health, Micronutrients and Macronutrients. (Part 1)
“Most micronutrients are associated with organic matter. If there is a loss of organic matter, there is a loss of micronutrients as well.” – Jim Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health Services
2021 Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium Recap
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean check-off. After taking a year off due to …
Transitioning requires flexibility and having the right tools for the job.
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean check-off. In a twist of fate, the transition to …
Fall Tillage and Soil Compaction
While soil health may be better long-term for the environment and even eventually higher crop yields; most agricultural decisions on made on a short-term basis.
2021 Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium
The 13th annual Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium will be held this Wednesday, December 1st at the Der Dutchman in Plain City.
Putting a Value on Manure part 2
Manure should always be tested because nutrients values vary.
Putting a Value on Manure
Fertilizer prices are at their highest level in more than a decade. Manure can be an alternative to fertilizer but putting a value on manure is dependent upon how much will be around and is plant available. Animal manure varies by species, age, and nutrition.
Agricultural Microbiological Products
Planting cover crops, using no-till, improving drainage, and adding moderate amounts of manure or compost can greatly increase agricultural microbiological product efficacy.
All things working together
“The goal is not only the plant diversity, but also the economics.” – Greg McGlinch, Darke Co.