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Micros 2016: Target those nutrients

June 13, 2016

Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, has headed up quite a few micronutrient yield response trials throughout the state prior to the program’s unfortunate de-funding back in 2014. Over that time, Kaiser and his team have looked at nearly every micronutrient from A to Zinc, across soil type and crop, concluding that the best…

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Monty’s Plant Food Company announces 2016 scholarship recipients

May 24, 2016

Monty’s Plant Food Company is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2016 FFA Scholarships. The company will grant each recipient $1,000 to help fund their continuing education. There were a total of five recipients from throughout the United States: – Jonathan Hardee; Benson, NC – Jonathan McConville; Earlville, Illinois – Ian Rudolph; Boonville, Indiana…

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Cooler temperatures this spring will lead to season-long issues

May 17, 2016

Early this spring, farmers were able to get in their fields and start planting — especially in the southern part of the country. Since then, the entire nation has experienced much cooler temperatures for a prolonged period of time. This has caused the early planted crops to be under high stress levels, producing yellow corn,…

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Earthworm season is here!

May 13, 2016

This week is a great week to explore your earthworm populations – the soils are moist and are warming up after the winter, and earthworm activity is high. High moisture drives the earthworms to the soil surface. They don’t like sunlight but will stay near the surface on overcast days. Once the soils dry out…

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How do soil microbes affect soil health and nutrient availability?

May 13, 2016

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Understanding soil nutrient interactions

April 12, 2016

All plants require a sufficient supply of essential major, secondary and micronutrients to reach their potential. However, no nutrient should be seen as secondary in importance as they all have a part to play in increasing yield or improving quality. Read more nutrients analysis from Lancrop Laboratories here. Then click here to learn more about…

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Improved pastures take planning, management

March 25, 2016

Growers are always looking for ways to improve the quality of their pastures and the health of their herd. “Managing pastures increases the yield and quality of forage, which results in better and more feed going into livestock grazing on those acres.” Check out the entire story by Martha Blum, AgriNews here. Monty’s has made…

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Today’s farm challenges the hot topic at the 10th Annual Monty’s Farm Forum

February 26, 2016

More than 100 farmers and dealers from around the country gathered for Monty’s 10th annual Farm Forum the week of the 2016 National Farm Machinery Show. The forum provided educational sessions and lively discussions by leading experts from around the country. The theme of this year’s meeting, held on February 11 and 12, was “We…

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Herbicide-resistant weeds… a growing problem across the country!

February 16, 2016

Weeds continue to be more and more of a challenge for growers all throughout the country. Check out this story by Tracy Frank, Inforum. Read about how Arkansas weed expert Ford Baldwin warns North Dakota farmers about herbicide-resistant weeds heading their way. Then learn more about how Nanoboost, Monty’s herbicide adjuvant, can help give your…

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Check out Monty’s on RFD-TV, February 1, 2016

February 2, 2016

Watch the Monty’s team on RFD-TV Rural America Live, February 1, 2016. Host Mark Oppold was joined by Joe Dedman, Monty’s Vice President of Agronomy; Sonny Malone, Monty’s Vice President of Business Development; and Steven Harrelson, Southern States Agronomy Sales Manager. The panel’s topics included soil health and Hay-Now, Monty’s hay and pasture product. Watch…

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