Steps to Soil Fertility Management
By: Justin Hunter | Agronomy Sales
Many have heard agricultural companies promoting their products as “increasing yield” or “adding bushels.” This common advertising tactic captures the attention of the farmer and creates an interesting conversation piece, but in reality, input decisions farmers make can only protect yield – not increase it. It is easy to get caught up in the hot topics of biologicals and foliar nutritionals, but if other, more fundamental factors like soil fertility aren’t prioritized then additional crop inputs may not provide a return on investment.