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  • Soil test kits vs laboratory tests May 2019 (pdf)
  • P and K pop-up in cold spring soil (pdf ) March 2019
  • N, S and or Cl as pop-up or topdress in cold, wet spring  (pdf) March 2019
  • Soil sampling reference sheets March 2019
  • Troubling soil acidity levels in MT ag lands July 2018 (pdf; link to MSU Press Release; AgAlert)
  • Nitrate leaching; considerations for N fertilization Sept 2017 (pdf) - short popular press article
  • Fire effects on soil nutrients Sept 2017 (pdf) - short popular press article
  • Fall fertilization considerations for winter wheat Aug 2017 (pdf)
  • Mid-season N for wheat grain protein June 2017 (pdf)
  • Fertilization in a down market May 2017 (pdf)
  • Nitrogen fertilizer volatilization and mitigation May 2017 (pdf)
  • Spring nutrient deficiencies May 2017 AgAlert (pdf)
  • Inoculation and start-up N for pulse crops April 2017 (pdf)
  • Fall N and S considerations based on last season rainfall and production October 2016 (pdf)
  • Banding and tillage depth important to prevent N fertilizer loss April 2016 (pdf)
  • The Soil Scoop: soil fertility nuggets Press Release April 2016 (pdf)
  • MT producers' survey on cover crops: report Dec 2015 (pdf)
  • Small grain N fertilizer calculator Sept 2015 (pdf)
  • Drought induced nutrient deficiencies May 2015 AgAlert (pdf) Press Release (pdf)
  • Feeding the garden soil  May 2015(pdf)
  • Soil health: what's it all about? October 2014 (pdf)
  • Is it a good time to soil sample? October 2014 (pdf)
  • No-till may need N boost in spring April 2014(pdf)
  • Short video presents MSU research on mixed cover cropsMarch 2014(pdf)
  • Soil nutrient management for forage productionFebruary 2014(pdf)
  • In-season foliar application of immobile nutrientsJune 2013(pdf)
  • Rain causing N and S deficiencies June 2013 AgAlert(pdf),Press Release(pdf)
  • Mid-late season N for wheat grain yield and proteinApril 2013(pdf)
  • Factors that contribute to N fertilizer volatilization loss and management to minimize lossMarch 2013(pdf)
  • Crop nutrient management following drought October 2012 (pdf)
  • Cover crop mixtures field day on June 14May 2012(pdf)
  • Practices to Increase Wheat Grain ProteinMay 2012(pdf)
  • Spring nitrogen fertilizing for optimal wheat productionApril 2012(pdf)
  • Ground-truthing nutrient application ratesOctober 2011(pdf)
  • Sulfur for Montana forage crops October 2011(pdf)
  • Nitrogen management to boost grain proteinJuly 2011(pdf)
  • Integrating annual legumes in grain-livestock farming systemsJanuary 2011(pdf)
  • Soil Nutrient Management for Organic ProductionNovember 2010(pdf)
  • Nitrogen mgt to reduce N leaching and protect water qualityMay 2010 (pdf)
  • Legumes can reduce need for N fertilizerMarch 2010 (pdf)
  • Prep garden soil for winterOctober 2009(pdf)
  • Nutrient uptake timingSeptember 2009 (pdf)
  • Enhanced efficiency fertilizers explained and evaluatedAugust 2009 (pdf)
  • Phosphorus as capital investmentJuly 2009 (pdf)
  • Feed crops not weeds June 2009 (pdf)
  • New nitrogen fertilizer tools help wheat producers optimize profitsJuly 2008 (pdf)
  • New Extension publication available on nutrient management in no-till and minimum till systems June 2008(pdf)
  • New Extension publication on strategies to best estimate soil nutrient levels and variabilityApril 2008 (pdf)
  • Forage peas could be a promising alternative to summer fallow March 2008 (pdf)
  • Soil phosphorus levels can concentrate near soil surfaceFebruary 2008 (pdf)
  • Camelina seed yield increases after fertilizer inputsFebruary 2008 (pdf)
  • Maximize winter wheat yield and nitrogen fertilizer efficiencySeptember 2007 (pdf)
  • New guide will help home gardeners August 2007 (pdf)
  • Free guides available to help interpret soil testsAugust 2007 (pdf)
  • Irrigation systems affect nitrogen requirements and loss from sugarbeetsMarch 2007 (pdf)
  • Reduce loss of ammonia gas from urea fertilizerMarch 2007 (pdf)
  • Proper phosphorus management is key to optimizing Montana crop yield February 2007 (pdf)
  • Sulfur fertilization can boost grain and hay protein levels in some areasJanuary 2007 (pdf)
  • Phosphorus fertilizer can increase pea and lentil yield on many Montana soils December 2006 (pdf)