The “Dean” of nutrient recapture by inoculating residue is AgriEnergy Solutions, which marketed Residuce more than three decades ago. Over those years, the AgriEnergy team documented how you’re repaid by that extra fall or early-spring spraying trip. Yesterday, AgriEnergy e-mailed the message below to clients and friends. October 9, 2021 By the AgriEnergy Solutions team, led […]

It’s the water. That famous Olympia beer slogan of 1902 applies to a new technology this fall: Using Pursanova’s activated water to “brew” trillions of vigorous microbes eager to digest your stalk residue. The water’s molecular oscillation is “tuned” to synchronize with natural soil moisture. And the microbes respond. The energized microbe mix is labeled MicroChop. Here’s the story. October 7, 2021 By

Why Soil Health is so Important for Your Crops October 1, 2021 By Lane Carlson, grade 8   (Slightly Edited by Jerry Carlson) We have yet to fully understand how God designed the many interactions between a crop, biological activity, chemistry and still unknown relationships at work within the soil.  We do know that a plant’s functions rely

It took Howard Vlieger and his Australian researchers six years to refine an environmentally friendly burndown herbicide, but it’s here. Contact Organics based in Australia manufactures the two-part herbicide. Studentofthesoil Howard Vlieger of Maurice, IA is the managing director of Contact Organics USA. September 27, 2021 The firm’s products in Australia are labeled HomeSafe for

A few days ago, armyworms stripped leaves from most of our neighbor’s 15-acre alfalfa field. But they left several patches untouched — offering clues which may help you avoid pest invasions in the future.  September 25, 2021  By Jerry Carlson Alfalfa had regrown to about 14 inches high after a third cutting. In two days, armyworms devoured 90% of

Early harvest reports are filtering in from WakeUP clients. One of the most interesting came from north central Iowa, which endured extended dry-weather stress in June and July.  September 23, 2021 One goal we always applaud is corn so healthy at harvest that most of the leaves are still green, the stalk is still alive, the

As farmers gathered at a cover-crop field day Sept. 15, organizer Bob Recker explained: “Probably, your first reaction on seeing this cornfield was, ‘It’s a disaster!’ But over the next four years, experiments here could show you how cover crops can effectively build soil health, productivity — and profit.” September 20, 2021 By Jerry Carlson   The 16-acre

India’s official health agencies and major media are reporting virtually complete control of Covid-19 among 240 million people in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Only 5.8% of the state’s people have been vaccinated against Covid. What happened?  September 16, 2021 Last April, the Covid caseload in Uttar Pradesh totaled 310,000. As of August 31, the active caseload had fallen

Below, we’ve excerpted key sections of crop consultant Bob Streit’s report to Midwest clients and friends. One of Bob’s many strengths is his journalist’s “nose for news” — his constant search for fresh techniques and products which can add a few dollars to your bottom line.  September 13, 2021 By Bob Streit  Now that the

For years our family at Renewable Farming has encouraged healthy soil, healthy crops — and healthy people with robust immune systems. That means good food must be your best medicine, and you live as free as possible from debilitating toxins. September 12, 2021  By Jerry Carlson  Your farm provides one of the best locations for a safe, toxin-free