Timely topics
The following are short single-page articles on seasonal soil fertility topics. These were originally MSU Press Releases and/or sent directly to state and regional agriculture news outlets and association newsletters. You are welcome to re-print or post these for public readership. Please check with us (Clainj@montana.edu) beforehand to ensure content is still current, and credit Clain Jones, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist.
Most recent items are listed first.
- Weather-based spring fertilizer adjustmentsMarch 2023
- Lentil fertilizer study results from MSU available onlineFeb 2023
- Considerations for fertilizing winter wheatAug 2022
- Fertilizing mid-season if yield goals increase June 2022
- Three new Extension bulletins on cover crops as partial fallow replacement March 2022
- MSU Extension Drought Resources in MTAug 2021
- Zinc biofortification of wheat grainOct 2020
- Soil Acidification of MT CroplandsJuly 2020
- Using Olsen test for P and testing soil pH April 2020
- Soil test kits vs laboratory tests May 2019
- P and K pop-up in cold spring soil March 2019
- N, S and or Cl as pop-up or topdress in cold, wet springMarch 2019
- Soil sampling reference sheetsMarch 2019
- Troubling soil acidity levels in MT ag lands July 2018
- Fall fertilization considerations for winter wheatAug 2017
- Mid-season N for wheat grain proteinJune 2017
- Fertilization in a down marketMay 2017
- Nitrogen fertilizer volatilization and mitigationMay 2017
- Inoculation and start-up N for pulse cropsApril 2017
- Fall N and S considerations based on last season rainfall and productionOctober 2016
- The Soil Scoop: soil fertility nuggets Press ReleaseApril 2016
- Small grain N fertilizer calculatorSept 2015
- Drought induced nutrient deficiencies May 2015
- Feeding the garden soil May 2015
- Soil health: what's it all about?October 2014
- Is it a good time to soil sample?October 2014
- No-till may need N boost in spring April 2014(pdf)
- Short video presents MSU research on mixed cover cropsMarch 2014
- Soil nutrient management for forage production February 2014(pdf)
- In-season foliar application of immobile nutrients June 2013(pdf)
- Rain causing N and S deficienciesJune 2013
- Mid-late season N for wheat grain yield and proteinApril 2013
- Factors that contribute to N fertilizer volatilization loss and management to minimize loss March 2013(pdf)
- Crop nutrient management following droughtOctober 2012
- Cover crop mixtures field day on June 14 May 2012(pdf)
- Practices to Increase Wheat Grain Protein May 2012(pdf)
- Spring nitrogen fertilizing for optimal wheat productionApril 2012
- Ground-truthing nutrient application rates October 2011(pdf)
- Sulfur for Montana forage crops October 2011
- Nitrogen management to boost grain protein July 2011(pdf)
- Integrating annual legumes in grain-livestock farming systems January 2011(pdf)
- Soil Nutrient Management for Organic Production November 2010(pdf)
- Nitrogen mgt to reduce N leaching and protect water quality May 2010 (pdf)
- Legumes can reduce need for N fertilizerMarch 2010
- Prep garden soil for winter October 2009(pdf)
- Nutrient uptake timing September 2009 (pdf)
- Enhanced efficiency fertilizers explained and evaluated August 2009 (pdf)
- Phosphorus as capital investment July 2009 (pdf)
- Feed crops not weeds June 2009 (pdf)
- New nitrogen fertilizer tools help wheat producers optimize profits July 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 variability April 2008 (pdf)
- Forage peas could be a promising alternative to summer fallow March 2008 (pdf)
- Soil phosphorus levels can concentrate near soil surface February 2008 (pdf)
- Camelina seed yield increases after fertilizer inputs February 2008 (pdf)
- Maximize winter wheat yield and nitrogen fertilizer efficiency September 2007 (pdf)
- New guide will help home gardeners August 2007 (pdf)
- Free guides available to help interpret soil tests August 2007 (pdf)
- Irrigation systems affect nitrogen requirements and loss from sugarbeets March 2007 (pdf)
- Reduce loss of ammonia gas from urea fertilizer March 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 areas January 2007 (pdf)
- Phosphorus fertilizer can increase pea and lentil yield on many Montana soilsDecember 2006