If you want to watch the presentation you can see it at https://abetterwaytofarm.com/soil-test-webinar.Episode 211 Highlights ✨01:07 On Maximizing Profit and Yield on Farms ...03:05 Seed Trench Nutrient Ratios and pH04:33 Bottom line à it's about results!05:12 Do check out the difference between 20 & 2106:08 Here is the best way to raise your average <<06:45 Learn these 3 things NOW!07:32 Soil Testing and Nutrient Analysis Benefits08:21 On government publications and benefits of soil testing ...09:45 Comparing Soil Testing Methods10:30 On sampling fields and what are we looking for??11:29 So, why do we do different tests?12:15 The Bray method and Olsen soil test <13:17 Importance of Accurate Soil Testing14:00 Remember that cheaper is not always the best option!15:40 We can't make good decisions if we don't know what we're doing16:19 Converting from Bray to Mehlich ...17:51 Interpreting Soil Test Results18:15 Analyzing Soil Test and Recommendations19:38 These are the things that we're going to look at <<20:39 Look at this one particular grid summary ß22:10 The cost of gridding vs the usable information23:24 CEC is really, really, really important!24:28 Chart Availability for Micronutrient Testing25:30 Check out this Manganese test <26:14 Get that Table of Ratings!26:49 Phosphorus Levels and Recommended Actions28:26 So, let's see what we can learn <<29:33 Importance of Soil pH Analysis32:09 Take note of these test specifics we need to look out for ß33:19 On fixing your pH ...34:11 Base saturations as a guideline to give us directions36:03 How do we farm around high pH?36:51 Soil Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc Ratios38:27 Next: The Manganese to Iron Ratio <39:23 Soil Nutrient Ratios and Test Interpretations40:40 Listen to this story with Jerry Cox <<42:54 Treating Nutrient Deficiencies in Corn Fields43:56 When you get your tests up, what do you really need to look for?44:27 And finally, the Boron levels <45:37 Oftentimes, soil tests are taken with one thing in mind, what’s this??46:20 Prepare your lists of questions you now want to ask your agronomist47:01 Effects of CEC on Potassium Levels47:56 If they knew better, they do better. – Les Brown48:34 CEC's Impact on Soil Potassium48:52 Let's give 2024 the best start we can!Thank you for joining us on today’s episode. If you liked listening to this episode, follow us, tune in, and share the good news of A Better Way to Farm Podcast.SUBSCRIBE to ensure you’ll never miss an episode!
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