Content Related to Soil Management

Crop News

Consideration for Tillage Decision this Fall After Drought - October 19, 2020
Let's Talk No-till - October 30, 2018
The Economics of Soil Health - May 23, 2017
Soil Health Benefits for Sustaining Crop Production - April 13, 2016
Protect Your Investment by Eliminating Tillage and Keeping Residue - December 7, 2015
Inaugural Iowa Soil Health Conference Coming in February 2016 - October 14, 2015
Myths and Facts about Residue Breakdown - April 4, 2014
Spring Tillage Pitfalls - March 14, 2014
What is Soil Health and How Can We Improve It? - February 19, 2014
Management Practices Considerations - January 24, 2014
ISU Extension and Outreach Offers Soil Fertility Short Course - January 21, 2014
New Options for Soybean Aphid Host Plant Resistance - December 4, 2012
ISU Extension and Outreach Offers Update Meetings for Ag Input Providers - November 6, 2012
Farmers Reminded to Wait Until Soil Temps are 50 Degrees and Falling Before Applying Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer - October 17, 2012
The Moist Soil Test for Potassium and Other Nutrients: What's It All About? - September 24, 2012
Phosphorus, Potassium and pH Management Issues Following Drought-damaged Crops - August 23, 2012
Dry Soil Conditions and Liquid Manure Application - August 15, 2012
Early Corn Harvest and Residue Management this Fall - August 2, 2012
Conservation Practices Save Soil and Sustain Agriculture - May 14, 2012
Conservation System Management Considerations - May 14, 2012
Crop Minute - Soil Erosion - May 11, 2012
Reduce Potential Soil Erosion Early in the Spring - April 30, 2012
How Much Crop Residue to Remove - April 20, 2012
Pay Attention to Soil Crusting After Heavy Rain Events - April 18, 2012
Improving Diesel Fuel Efficiency for Spring Field Operations - March 9, 2012
Strip-tillage Concept and Management - February 13, 2012
Spring Seed Cover Crops to Help Recover Flooded Fields - February 7, 2012
Soil Fertility Short Course Offered at Iowa State - January 30, 2012
Management Considerations for Post Flooding Soils - November 7, 2011
Anhydrous Ammonia Application and Dry Soils - October 28, 2011
Integrated Crop Management Conference Nov. 30-Dec. 1 - October 27, 2011
Be Cautious When Interpreting Early Fall Soil-Test Results - October 6, 2011
Soil Management Decisions This Fall - September 12, 2011
Managing Soil by the Inches - September 12, 2011
CREP Wetland Tour near Nashua Aug. 24 - August 12, 2011
Flood Damaged Crops, Crop Insurance Payments and Lease Contracts - August 5, 2011
ISU Extension Offers Ag Drainage School - August 2, 2011
Why Conservation Planning - June 15, 2011
Spring is Time to Evaluate Field Grass Waterways - May 24, 2011
Maximizing Yield Potential by Optimizing Soil Management Practices - April 28, 2011
Save Tractor Fuel by `Shifting up, Throttling Back' - March 24, 2011
How Does Soybean Yield Fare Following Corn - February 25, 2011
Are We Making Progress With No-till - January 26, 2011
Land Roller Use: Challenges and Benefits - January 3, 2011
Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Jan. 6, 2011 - December 14, 2010
Winter Application of Manure: Regulations and Common Sense - December 14, 2010
Wait Until Soil Temps Drop Before Applying Anhydrous Ammonia - October 19, 2010
Fall Versus Spring Tillage, Which is Better - September 23, 2010
Crop Management Clinic Features Over 20 Management Topics - June 21, 2010
Leveling Soil for Planter Operation - April 7, 2010
How and Why to Avoid Soil Compaction - April 4, 2010
Monitor Soil Moisture This Spring - April 4, 2010
Spring Thaw Warrants Proper Precautions for Producers - March 6, 2010
Manure Stewardship: Late Winter Manure Application and Risk - February 26, 2010
Converting Your Planter for No-till Operation - February 12, 2010
Soil Fertility Short Course Feb. 9-10 - January 25, 2010
Soil Management and Environment Website Launched by Extension - November 16, 2009
Soil Management of Harvest Ruts - October 29, 2009
May 18 Crop and Weather Report - May 20, 2009
Pay Attention to Soil Crusting After Heavy Rain Events - May 4, 2009
Take Time to Manage Spring Field Risks - April 22, 2009
Avoid Unnecessary Tillage in Wet Soil Areas - June 23, 2008

Encyclopedia Article

Field soil variability and its impact on crop stand uniformity - June 19, 2006
Why conservation systems are the right choice this fall - October 10, 2005
Frequent tillage and its impact on soil quality - June 28, 2004
Impact of soil management practices on yield - February 26, 2001
How to evaluate soil moisture in the field - April 24, 2000

ICM Blog Post

Residue management consideration for this fall - September 10, 2020
Farmers, scientists and industry to speak at 2017 Soil Health Conference - January 27, 2017
Earn Soil and Water CCA Credits at the Soil Health Conference on February 2-3, 2016 - December 1, 2015
Learn about building healthy soils in Iowa at the Soil Health Conference in February - October 14, 2015