Maintaining soil health is crucial for your farm's productivity and sustainability. Here’s how you can make informed soil fertility decisions for 2025 and beyond.

Applying Nutrients to Match Crop Removal Rates

Applying nutrients at levels that, at a minimum, match crop removal rates is essential for maintaining long-term soil fertility. This practice helps prevent nutrient depletion and ensures that your soil remains productive for future crops. By aligning nutrient applications with what your crops actually remove from the soil, you can avoid both over- and under-fertilization.

Updated Estimates for Nutrient Uptake and Removal

Recent research has provided new estimates for nutrient uptake and removal, based on analyses of over 2,200 grain and biomass samples from commercial fields across the Prairie provinces. These updated guidelines help you apply the right amount of nutrients based on crop needs and soil tests, ensuring better yields and long-term soil health.

By focusing on balanced nutrient management and using the latest tools and guidelines, you can enhance your farm's productivity and profitability today and for years to come.

References

Western Grains Research Foundation

Revising the crop nutrient uptake and removal guidelines for Western Canada