Tag Archives John Heard
Comment: Provincial soil specialist left lasting mark
Happy trails: Award-winning soil scientist retires
Faces of Ag: After 27 years with Manitoba Agriculture, the respected soil fertility specialist has retired
No bets on carry-over nitrogen
Recent sampling shows there's less residual nitrogen from last year’s drought in the top six inches of the soil, but much of it may still be available between six and 24 inches
Broadcasting nitrogen in fall least efficient approach
It’s also the least environmentally friendly
Getting a jump on fall fertilizer
Recent rain may alter farmers’ plans, just like a dry year to date has
VIDEO: On the 4R Nutrient Management Tour
Better nitrogen efficiency, now and in the future
The June 28 4R nitrogen stewardship tour looked at current research and tools that could be coming in the future
Increasing yields while applying the same or less nitrogen is good for farmers and the environment. It also sums up the goal of the 4R stewardship program. The four Rs refer to applying nitrogen to crops using the right source and rate at the right time and right place. “That’s our big challenge,” University of
Newdale sign tells the story of Manitoba’s official soil
A committee in the village worked alongside soil scientists and others to see signs developed and placed in and around the southwestern Manitoba village. They tell the story of the province’s official soil and the farm community it’s named after
Farmers adjust fertility plans after tough fall
There’s still plenty of opportunity to get nitrogen on if you missed the fall application window
The phosphorus conundrum: low soil levels meet Lake Winnipeg pressures
Experts weigh in on managing low phosphorus levels in soil, while minimizing water health impact