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New soil, nutrient research to be discussed at state meetings

There’s new research on soil biological additives and legumes as a nitrogen source for corn and soybeans.

But, a University of Wisconsin Extension Soil Scientist says the availability of nitrogen from manure and legumes can vary.  Professor Carrie Loboski says sandy soils can also affect the soil’s nitrogen retention.

Loboski tells Brownfield several soil and nutrient issues will be discussed at a series of upcoming meetings in Wisconsin.  “What’s new in nitrogen management for corn and wheat, kind of an update on some research projects that have been going on.  We’ll also be discussing recurring soil fertility questions that keep coming into my email inbox.  There are some things I think we can learn from, what’s happening across the state, and then a brief update on plant tissue analysis ongoing research.”

Loboski says the wet fall presented another problem they will discuss: Soil compaction.  “As you know, we had some real issues with that during the corn silage harvest , and we’ve got a few problem fields out there.”

The UW-Extension is working with the  Department of Natural Resources and state agriculture officials to host the Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management meetings around the state, beginning Tuesday, November 29th.

 The full schedule of meetings and locations is located on this brochure, here.

 

Professor Carrie Loboski discusses the series of Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management meetings with Brownfield’s Larry Lee