For years, the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship have provided a valuable framework for making fertilizer decisions: use the Right Source at the Right Rate, at the Right Time and in the Right Place. We believe there’s one R that lays a strong foundation for the rest. The Right Sample. A clear, consistent and quality soil… Read More
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The Cost of Not Knowing: Why Good Soil Data Matters
There are plenty of big numbers in agriculture, so soil sampling is a relatively small line item. But the data it provides can help inform some of the biggest decisions made on the farm. That’s why the real question isn’t just, “What does soil sampling cost?” It’s, “How can better soil data help make every… Read More
Section 180: Could Your Recently Purchased Farmland Hold Hidden Value?
Adding acres to an operation is a significant investment, but the value of that investment isn’t limited to what you can see above ground. For growers who have recently purchased agricultural land, there may be another asset beneath the surface: residual soil fertility. Section 180 of the Internal Revenue Code may allow eligible landowners who… Read More
The power of early in-crop sampling
Soil sampling has long been thought of as a post-harvest or pre-planting task, squeezed in after the combine rolls or before planters hit the field. But the reality is the sampling window is much wider. For retailers, that creates an opportunity to work ahead and collect valuable data to guide fertilizer decisions. Early In-Crop (EIC) soil sampling offers retailers… Read More
Proper Soil Sampling: Providing Clarity to Grow Better
Farmers around the country — maybe even around the world — are looking to their trusted advisors for sharp insights and confident guidance to help them navigate tight margins and rising input costs. Those insights and guidance don’t start with products or equipment; they start with what’s beneath your boots. Soil. Soil sampling isn’t just… Read More
Prepay Season: Start the Soil Sampling Conversation Now
Growers are looking ahead to the next crop year and seeking ways to leverage the last days of 2025 to position themselves for success. It is not just new machinery and products that will help them succeed. Your agronomy services will play a huge part in that as well. Soil Sampling Does Not Have to… Read More