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Digging further into soil health Story by Ashton Clark Staff Writer With winter months midway, farmers take steps toward preparation for the 2015 spring planting season. Soil composition is a key attribute to the success in crop farming, giving soil testing prominence in deciding where, when, and what to plant. Soil testing is essential to farmers success as
it gives insight to soil type, which is highly variant. Depending on the types of soil, there are ranges of organic matter, leaving soil heavy, light and sandy, or anywhere in between. Routine soil testing is imperative for crucial growing areas, and allows adjustments to be made for compatibility with specific crops. With fertilizer costs rising, using the hit and miss method is far too expensive, leaving soil testing as a more viable resource. Knowledge of
soil composition is becoming more valuable as it leads to more accurate fertilizer use in a society that is highly concerned with environmental damage. Missouri is home to three soil testing laboratories, located throughout the state. Each lab is accredited through the Missouri Soil Testing Association accreditation program (MSTA) which is
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run by the MU soil testing lab. According to their website, MSTA is an organization established to ensure that the results provided by participating public and private labs are statistically allowable. The MU soil testing lab director, who serves as the state program coordinator, evaluates data sent in from labs seeking accreditation to guarantee customers accurate results. As a leader in Missouri soil testing, MU handles the majority of testing with two operating labs. The first lab is based in Mumford Hall at the University of Missouri and deals with samples from the northern half of the state, as well as the Kansas City Metro Area. A second lab located at Missouri University's Delta Research Center in Portageville handles samples from the southern half of the state, including the St. Louis Metro Area. Both labs perform services other than soil testing; these services include: plant tissue tests, greenhouse/nursery soil-less growing media, compost tests, and water testing. MU defines a soil test as that which measures the relative soil fertility levels — a basic tool in planning a fertility program. When it comes to the season for soil testing, MU calls for winter, as it is the time when soil is lying idle, and leaves an adequate amount of time to plan for fertilizer and limestone application decisions. For each sample given to MU,
four crops of any combination may be chosen, along with their yields in terms of bushel per acre. Tests that MU offers starts at the general analysis, which test for the soil's fertility. This package includes: pH tests, neutralizable acidity, phosphorus levels, potassium level, calcium level, magnesium, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity. Cost of the general analysis is ten dollars, but other tests on micronutrients, sulfur, and salt content are available to b added for costs ranging from four to twenty dollars. A coring device is recommended by MU to be purchased in order to receive a quality sample. According to the MU soil testing website, the first step to taking a soil test is; to obtain a six to seven inch core with the coring device, then discard organic matter on top of soil, thirdly, put the six to seven inch soil core in sampling bucket, and finally discard soil below six to seven inches. Samples should be collected from separate areas, selected by using a field map that may be obtained from FSA or a county soil survey. There should be 15 to 20 separate core samples from the different cities, with a single representative for each site. For each composite sample, avoid sampling areas with obvious differences of soil color and texture, slope, crop rotation or fertilizer, lime and manure applications. To create a composite sample, mix the 15 to 20 separate cores in a clean plastic pail, as metal
pails contaminate the soil with micronutrients, keeping a one pint sample for the MU sample box, that can be obtained free from your local University Extension center. A composite sample should not represent more than 20 acres. Once composite samples have been gathered and packaged, there are two options of submission. The first, and preferred method, is to take the sample to a local county extension center. A second method for submitting a sample is to mail it directly to the sample directly to the MU labs. If mailing the sample, a package must include an information form. These forms should be filled out accurately for proper fertilizer recommendations and should include county name to mail the soil test results to the appropriate area agronomist or horticulturalist. Samples should remain in boxes or bags that are permitted by MU, with a serial number found on the information sheet, written on the container. According to the MU website, turnaround time is within one to two business days once package is received. Specific interpretation of results from a soil test can be found in the "Soil Test Interpretations and Recommendations Handbook," located on the MU website. It may include the soil test fertility results, general analysis results, sample identification and field information that was provided to the university.
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Focusing in on seeds Story by Ashton Clark Staff Writer Fences are being repaired, terracing completed in many fields, and winterization to farm machinery and buildings will take place throughout the season. But aside from the necessary physical improvements to Missouri farms, farmers will soon be talking with specialists about their next crops. Several seed dealers call Saline County home, including a Monsanto facility whose chief product is DEKALB — a national seed brand that specializes in hybrids. Relying on the expertise of their seed salesman, farmers will select the population of corn and soybeans that best fits their land and goals. According to a January 2014 article by Wayne Crook, an agronomy specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, corn plant populations have increased in recent years as a way to increase yields. His article “Corn seeding rates” stated: “Most hybrids have been bred for 30-inch rows. As of 2009, when the most recent data is available, 85 percent of all corn in the U.S. was planted in 30-inch rows or wider, according to USDA. Only 4 to 5 percent of corn was grown in 15- or 20inch rows.” He went on to explain some newer corn had been developed for more narrow rows. While the plant would grow shorter than other hybrids, a higher volume of plants could grow on the
same acreage. The variation of hybrid seeds is vast. They are developed through a number of techniques to reach the desired characteristics for a specific plant. Hybridization is done through cross pollination, and it's predominant in agriculture and home gardening. The alternatives to hybridization are open pollination and clonal propagation. All of the hybrid seeds planted by the farmer will produce similar plants, while the seeds of the next generation from those hybrids will not consistently have the desired traits. Controlled hybrids provide invariable characteristics because they are produced by crossing two in-
bred strains. Elite inbred strains express welldocumented and consistent phenotypes that are relatively good for inbred plants. Selecting the right products is based on soil conditions, nutrients and forecasted weather. Crook noted the importance of testing growing environments. “Steve Butzen, DuPont Pioneer agronomy information manager, states one important key to its research on plant populations is testing in a
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range of growing environments from best to worst, and in different soils and diverse locations. He also states that for about 80 percent of corn acres, the seeding rates generating the most income for growers range from 32,000 to 38,000 seeds per acre,” Crook wrote. According to Linda Geist, with MU Extension, seeding rates in the state vary greatly because of the diversity of the state's growing regions. “Increasing seeding rates heightens competition for nutrients and water. Crowded plants with overlapping canopies even compete for
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Every year, Extension agricultural specialists in the Northwest Region conduct meetings that we call “Ag Updates.” These are held in almost all of the counties in our region. The idea behind these meetings is to provide another place for pesticide applicators to obtain or renew their Private Applicator’s License. In addition, the agronomist will update the farmers on new research, insects, diseases or anything else of interest. Likewise, specialists from the other disciplines of our Ag team (Livestock, Agriculture Business, Horticulture and Ag Engineering) may give updates as well. If you want to obtain or renew your private pesticide applicator’s license, you must own a copy of the book, “Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual.” The book costs $12, and is available from University of Missouri Extension. The book will be available for sale at the Ag Update meetings. If you already own a copy, you must bring it to the meeting and show it when renewing your license. Our agronomist cannot sign your application without seeing your book in hand. At the time of this writing, the schedules for all the meetings have not been finalized, although many have been. But I wanted to call these meetings to your attention, so you can be watching for one in your county. Ag Updates are held in January and February. We do have a website where this information will be available, as soon as it is finalized: http://extension.missouri.edu/nwhort/ag-updates.aspx Some of these meetings may have a free lunch, and preregistration is required. No preregistration is required for other meetings. Be sure to call the local MU Extension Center in the county that you choose to visit for additional information.
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John’s Jargon Q. A. Q. I’m considering trying Biologi-
cals, I will apply them in a foliar method. I am wondering about plant absorption and how rain affects the absorption?
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In the 1950’s this question was answered by H.B. Tukey and S.H. Wittwer from Michigan State University, USA. They Sprayed Plants with a Radioactive potassium (K) and Phosphorus (P) and then with a Greiger counter measured the absorption, movement and utilization of these nutrients within the plant. They found that the nutrients moved at a rate of about one foot per hour to all parts of the plant. Through some studies and trials it has been found that when urea for example had been applied to plant leaves that up to 65% of the urea was absorbed within 25 minutes. The Top of plant leaves has a waxy cuticle while the bottom of the leaf is made up of Stomata, these are two ways that the plant can absorb nutrients. Some grasses and plants have Stomata on both sides of their leaves. Biologicals have two paths of entry so far, but we are not done. So now that we have a little history and science behind the absorption of nutrients by the plants leaves, lets talk about rain or watering being a factor. When a plant is sprayed with Biologicals we know that the absorption is pretty fast. The waxy cuticle on the top of leaves gives the Biologicals a great grip. If it rains some of the Biologicals will naturally be leached into the soil surrounding the plant. This is actually the third way your Biologicals are able to give you another line of defense! Pretty exciting, if I should say so myself. As it is absorbed into the soil whether applied Foliar or Infurrow, it goes to work on the soil. Giving
the soil a more porous light texture, allowing the strains of beneficial bacteria an microorganisms to go to work, nurturing the root ball (the gut of the plant). Fighting soil born disease and allowing great water absorption and retention. This will give the plant the strength and defenses it needs. Biologicals are simple insurance that you are giving your crop all it needs to be vitally secure against it’s enemies. Biologicals are a small price to pay for a great return.
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Microbial’s seem key to the health of our crops, from the soil all the way to the plants cellular level, can you explain how Biologicals provide this most important aspect?
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complex root system allowing for a fast shoot and stable plant. Now this healthy root is ensuring the proper nutrients are traveling to the cell wall’s of the plant that then in return is able to provide proper communication throughout the plant. As humans, if we are not nourished properly and do not have the right nutrients, we get foggy, our body is faulty in signaling, our hearts cannot sufficiently supply blood to our brains and other limbs. This is a great analogy of a plant as well.
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I know you do very detailed and broad range research John, the Biologicals seem to be a main focal point for farmers and researchers alike, can you expand on this?
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Research is getting more and more advanced. Science is allowing us to seek answers in areas that were unavailable in the past.This is opening new doors for us and allowing a relatively inexpensive product to bring higher yields, healthier soil and plants.While working in harmony with your current program while reducing your spending on other products. I pride myself for being cutting edge and ahead of the curve in my research. I collaborate with other researchers and Universities to bring you the latest and most upto date findings . My goal is not to get caught up in promises or things that are a passing phase. What I bring to the table is my word, my experiences through sound research and comprehensive knowledge of products that are here for the long haul. I want to save you time, save you money and of course, make you money. If you are profitable, we all win. You the farmer play a huge role in assuring our ever growing world that they have the food and fuel to
survive. Farmers are our future. Biologicals offer us Big Yield with a great return on our investment. We are seeing more and more, that farmers are able to cut down or eliminate in some cases their insecticides, herbicides and such. You will see higher yields, heavier weights at the marketplace. And lets not forget, in beans we are seeing not only higher yields but and increase in pod fill and bean weight. Biologicals are here to stay. Attention Readers: We are having such a great response to John’s Jargon and have great questions coming in monthly. We are inviting you to email us with your Questions about Biologicals and John will be happy to answer you right here. So email us and remember to include your name and state if you wish! Thank you for your support! Email us : johno@agteampro.com
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Protecting grain at the elevator Story by Charles Dunlap Staff writer Earlier in 2014, a grain elevator in Pierce, Neb., had a dramatic financial failure. According to reporting from Harvest Public Media (HPM) and the Omaha World-Herald (OWH), losses for farmers were projected to be more than $4 million. Farmers in Nebraska are devoid of a financial safety net in case of grain elevator insolvency. Nebraska Public Service Commission regulators revoked the operating license of the Pierce elevator when it became apparent the owner no longer had funds to pay expenses, according to HPM reporting. State law in Nebraska requires those who store or ship grain must be licensed and have a corporate surety bond. Similar laws are in place
in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Agriculture also requires each elevator submit reviewed or audited level financial statements, which are completed by an independent certified public accountant, according to Sarah Alsager, public information officer for the department, in an email. “(It must show) that the facility has sufficient net worth and positive working capital. The elevator is required to submit this information annually,” she wrote. The value of bonds required of elevators is based upon grain storage capacity and annual volume of grain purchased, Alsager added. She also noted the MDA also has a team of auditors who make unannounced audits of licensed grain elevators, but wasn’t specific about how many happen per year. The auditors do a complete grain inventory
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Land prices peaking; cattle still on the rise KIRKSVILLE — Farmland prices have likely peaked, but expect cattle prices to continue upward. That was the message from Ron Plain, University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist, in his keynote address at the 2014 Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville. Plain says farmland prices depend on interest rates and returns that can be generated by that land. Interest rates are steady but returns per acre have declined as crop prices have dropped. “With the high crop prices we saw the last few years, we bid up cropland and it’s probably as high as it’s going to go for now,” Plain says. “For cropland prices the peak is here because we’ve cut corn and soybean prices in half.” But pastureland prices, which depend on cattle prices and how much producers are earning, continue to increase.
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Gleaner R50 w/20' flex head 5500 hrs, good shape. $15,000/OBO 402-2091321 JD 4555 MFWD 8600 hrs, motor OH, 1500 hrs ag, New Mich. rad tires 18.4-42, exc., $40,000 641-919-4590 M&W 3400 Earthmaster vert tillage tool '12, 34' wide, rolling bskts, hyd fore/aft, ecx! shedded. $42k. 660424-0359 Meridian 2015 NEW Fuel Trailer, 990 Gallon w/def tank. 40 GPM pump, $16,000. 319-371-7639
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Great Bend 660, heavy duty loader w/grapple fork, CIH 5240 or 5250 mnts, nice. $4,500/OBO. 515-341-3188 Lexion 595R, '07, 1.365 hrs, Tracks, 4WD, rnd. bar, ag leader, P.M.I. inspections & work done, field ready. 145,000. 641-680-0805 Westendorf TA-76 Loader, brackets to fit CIH Magnum Tractor. 573-721-1126
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Row Crop Help, planting, spraying, trucking etc. CDL or able to get one, pay by experience. 660-654-2207
76 Fancy blk Angus hfrs, 46 AI'd to Net Present Value, 30 naturally serviced to Show Me Select Calve Easy Bull. Start calving 3/1 for 60 days. $3000 per hd. 660341-6445 Herd dispersal 40 bred cows, 4-7 years old, start calving March 1. 660-7526351 20' heavy duty alley/chute, adj 18" to 32", 4 gates, 2 sliding gate. Sale $3,950. 660-874-4455 Blk Ang hfrs, bred LBW Reg. Ang bulls, start clvg Feb 8, all shots, Scourgaurd & poured. Central MO. 660221-5688
2 blk Angus bulls, ages 2 yrs great blood lines, shots, poured, ready to go to work. Kearney, MO 816-809-5758 Red Angus yearling & 18 mo. old bulls, ultrasound data, semen tested & guaranteed. Delivery Avail. Hein Cattle Co. 402-719-4389 Duroc, York & Hamp Boars Good Selection. Paul Martin, Shelbina, MO, 573-822-4216
18.4-26 Rice Fire. Tires w/rims, fits CIH 1600, 2100 & 2300 ser. combines rear whls. One tire is new, other 70-75 tread, $2,750. 573864-5528
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