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How to Build a Soil Fertility Plan

Written by Next Gen Ag Partners | Feb 17, 2025 12:50:52 AM

In this two-part Crop Shop seminar, Bodie Kitchel, Indiana Farmer and BW Fusion Product Expert, demonstrates how to build a fertility plan that maximizes your nutrient inputs. Learn how to read your Agronomy 365 test results or translate other types of soil tests into actionable insights for a successful soil fertility plan. Bodie explains WEOC, SLAN, and the process to transition total available nutrients in your soil to plant available forms.

Session 1 answers: 

  • How to read your soil test result to build a fertility plan
  • What terms are important on your soil test
  • What is WEOC and SLAN and how do they impact plant health
  • How to unlock existing total soil nutrients to make them plant available
  • What are the basic soil science concepts you need to know for successful nutrient management
  • How can this knowledge help you save money on inputs or apply them more efficiently for optimized impact

 

Session 2 answers: 

  • Do you still need to apply synthetic fertilizers
  • Do biologicals mine your soils and strip them of nutrients
  • How to adjust your plan for livestock manure applications
  • How long does it take to tell if your fertility plan is making an impact
  • How to use your standard soil test to find where to save money on nutrient application / fertility program
  • Types of biological products to consider for different fertility goals and operational practices
  • How to choose products that fit your current logistics, operations, budget, and operational preferences

 

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