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Unlocking the secrets in the soil

May 20, 2015

Did you know healthy soil could provide solutions to some of our planet’s biggest challenges? The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched a new initiative designed to educate farmers, landowners, and consumers about understanding the basics and benefits of soil health. They are working with farmers and ranchers to help them unlock the secrets…

SOS: Save our Soils

May 18, 2015

Check out SOS: Save our Soils from Acres USA. Australian soil ecologist Dr. Christine Jones discusses the pressing worldwide challenge of restoring soil carbon and rebuilding topsoil. She offers an accessible, revolutionary perspective for improving landscape health and farm productivity. Dr. Jones is leading the way to healthier soils — ultimately meaning healthier plants, crops……

Nutrients at planting critical for Higher Yields

April 27, 2015

It is estimated that as much as 60% of plant efficiency, or crop yields, are determined prior to, and at, planting. This is a critical time as nutrient deficiencies at planting can affect plant growth throughout the season. Factors such as compaction, cool and wet weather conditions, heat and moisture stress, inadequate nutrient levels in…

Monty’s introduces K28 Liquid Potash

April 2, 2015

Liquid Potash, designed to address potassium deficiencies in crops and assist growers in getting the highest yields possible. Monty’s nearly pH balanced formula can be applied 2×2 at planting and safely added to nitrogen solutions as well as most herbicides and fungicides for foliar application. “Potassium deficiencies, often evidenced by the yellowing and wilting of…

Tillage or No-Tillage: High Yields or Soil Health?

April 2, 2015

The growing emphasis on soil health could be a deciding factor in what type and how much tillage farmers will utilize in the future. Click here to read the article from Farm Equipment magazine, by Dave Kanicki. The article includes  comments from Joe Dedman, Monty’s Vice President of Agronomy.              

Extra Insurance Ensures the Highest Yields.

March 30, 2015

Springtime has arrived. But instead of warmth and sunshine, many parts of the country are faced with cooler temperatures and wet soil conditions. As a grower, what impact does this have on planting and the prospects for a successful season? Adverse soil conditions can range from too cool (below 55 degrees) to too damp. This…

Local growers enjoy Somerset Cookout

March 26, 2015

Over 50 growers came out to Warner Fertilizer Company in Somerset Kentucky this week to enjoy a cookout and learn a few things about Monty’s. “Having these cookouts is always a great opportunity, “said Larry Strange, Territory Manager for Monty’s. “We get the chance to talk a little about some of our products like Monty’s…

When cooler temperatures lead to a delayed growing season… fight back!

March 10, 2015

This spring, frigid temperatures might prevent you from planting at the ideal time and in ideal conditions. But there are concrete steps you can take to give your crops the greatest opportunity to start strong. Patience is key, as many growers are aware. “We all want to get our crops planted as soon as possible…

Why is Managing Residue Important?

March 2, 2015

Why should farmers be concerned with residue management?  Over the last several decades, corn, soy beans and wheat genetics have been tremendously improved.  With these improvements, farmers have experienced higher yields, but have also experienced a residual effect – a greater delay in the decomposition process. So, why do farmers need crop residue to decompose…

914 – Our Winning NFMS Number

February 15, 2015

Monty’s Plant Food Company was, again, an exhibitor at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After over 10 years in the West Wing, however, our team was able to relocate to booth number 914, a booth located in the South Wing B. “Our opportunity to relocate to…