Soils, Fertility and Nutrients

		Agricultural Burning Awareness Agriculturalists have long discouraged the burning of crop residue because it damages soil health.

		Deep Tillage There are two types of hardpan soils where deep tillage is considered beneficial, compacted soils and Solonetzic soils.

		Early Frost And Nitrates - FAQ What happens to the plant after a frost?

		Economic Value of Liquid Hog Manure Manure from hog operations is a source of plant nutrients for annual crops and perennial forages.

		Feasibility of Elemental Sulphur Fertilizers on Canola Canola plants need a constant supply of available sulpher.

		Fertilizer Management For Seed Production of Perennial Forages

		Fertilizing Forages With Manure Manure is a valuable source of plant nutrients and organic matter and, when used as a fertilizer, will improve annual crop and forage production and soil quality.

		Fertilizing Tame Pastures Tame forage pastures can be highly productive, but this productivity gradually declines as the stand ages.

		Green Manuring with Legumes - FAQ There are many advantages to using a legume green manure crop in rotation.

		Guidelines for Safe Rates of Fertilizer Applied With The Seed Provides information on application rates to be used when fertilizer is being applied with the seed.

		Inoculation of Pulse Crops An overview of inoculation of pulse crops.

		Managing Manure as a Fertilizer When used properly, animal manure can be a valuable source of plant nutrients and organic matter to improve crop production and soil quality.

		Manure Guidelines The primary purpose of Manure Application and Use Guidelines is to assist farmers and producers to implement beneficial management practices regarding nutrient management.

		Measuring stubble subsoil moisture to determine stored water Determining the minimum amount of soil water that is needed is not an easy task. Several factors need to be considered.

		Micronutrients in Crop Production Western Canadian crops require 17 essential nutrients to grow normally.

		Mustard Fertility Saskatchewan producers are the world’s number one exporters of mustard seed.

		Nitrogen Fertilization In Crop Production Nitrogen fertilizers are most effectively used as part of a balanced fertilization plan that aims to maximize economic return and maintain environmental quality.

		Nutrient Deficiences in Alfalfa for Forage All plants require a number of macronutrients (nutrients required in relatively large amounts) and micronutrients (nutrients required in small or trace amounts) to survive and provide adequate production.

		Nutrient Values of Manure Livestock manure is a valuable source of organic fertilizer for field crops.

		Phosphorus Fertilization in Crop Production Plants need P throughout their life cycle, but especially during early growth stages for cell division.

		Potassium Fertilization in Crop Production Potassium (K) is one of 17 nutrients that are essential for plant growth.

		Pulse Crop Inoculant Product Information Production information such as product name and manufacturer and contact.

		Safeguarding Your Supply of Anhydrous Ammonia Provides the information producers need to ensure that their supplies of anhydrous ammonia are secure.

		Securing Low Erosion Risks after Pulses and Oilseeds These crops greatly increase the risk of erosion.

		Soil Improvements With Legumes The amount of nitrogen fixed varies according to the legume species and variety.

		Soil Temperatures & Seeding - FAQs At what temperature should the soil be before I start seeding?

		Stubble Subsoil Moisture Map Stubble Subsoil Moisture Map is released May and November every year.

		Sulphur Fertilization in Crop Production Sulpher deficiencies occur throughout Saskatchewan.

		Tips for Seeding Under Wet and/or Cool Conditions

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