Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-07-02DOI: 10.1002/crso.20375
Robert Mikkelsen, Alan Blaylock
{"title":"Soil Fertility, Fertilizers, and Crop Nutrition: Past, Present, and Future","authors":"Robert Mikkelsen, Alan Blaylock","doi":"10.1002/crso.20375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20375","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The 20th century saw the development of a highly efficient nutrient industry producing affordable fertilizers that contributed greatly to increased food, feed, fiber, and fuel production for a growing global population. Plant nutrient production and use in the 21st century faces pressure to improve efficiency and outcomes. The nutrient industry has historically operated with large volumes and low margins, and has, at times, been slow to embrace innovations. However, the landscape has changed, driven by the demand for superior products, practices, and environmental stewardship. This transition marks the advent of what experts term “responsible plant nutrition” (International Fertilizer Association, 2024). This is the third and final article in a series on the past, present, and future of the North American fertilizer industry. Earn 1.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 4","pages":"48-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crso.20375","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141597061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-07-02DOI: 10.1002/crso.20379
Kaine Korzekwa
{"title":"Evaluating Overhead Irrigation Sprinkler Packages in Utah","authors":"Kaine Korzekwa","doi":"10.1002/crso.20379","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20379","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In many areas where center-pivot irrigation methods are used, the most common sprinkler package is called mid-elevation sprinkler application, known as MESA. Two alternative sprinkler packages designed for better water use efficiency are called low-energy precision application, or LEPA, and mobile drip irrigation, called MDI. A recent study evaluated how MDI and LEPA—at full and reduced irrigation rates—impact alfalfa and silage corn yield and quality in trials on two farms in Utah. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Soil & Water Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 4","pages":"12-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141597060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-06-30DOI: 10.1002/crso.20376
Denice Rackley
{"title":"Survey Identifies Weed Management Challenges in Nebraska","authors":"Denice Rackley","doi":"10.1002/crso.20376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20376","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Weed management practices and challenges in agronomic crops were assessed in two University of Nebraska Extension surveys. The updated 2019–2020 survey results were compared with those from 2014–2015 to determine the changes in weed distribution, occurrence, and grower management strategies over the four to six years. A follow-up survey was conducted in August 2023 to asses Nebraska stakeholders’ perspectives on weed management challenges and current practices. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 4","pages":"42-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141597192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-06-30DOI: 10.1002/crso.20373
Marcelo L. Moretti, Tatiana Benedetti, Pamela Medeiros, Jason Crisp, Jeffrey Mcomb, Jerry E. Weiland, Inga Zasada
{"title":"Watts Up!","authors":"Marcelo L. Moretti, Tatiana Benedetti, Pamela Medeiros, Jason Crisp, Jeffrey Mcomb, Jerry E. Weiland, Inga Zasada","doi":"10.1002/crso.20373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20373","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ornamental nursery stocks rely on soil fumigants to combat soilborne pathogens, diseases, and weeds, which all pose significant challenges to tree seedling production in the ornamental industry. Methyl bromide, a broad-spectrum soil fumigant, effectively targets weeds, soilborne fungi, and nematodes. Despite its efficacy, its classification as a potent ozone-depleting substance has led to its gradual phase-out in agricultural practices. Pulse electric field (PEF) technology has emerged as a promising innovation with the potential to address multiple challenges posed by methyl bromide. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 4","pages":"16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141597193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-05-05DOI: 10.1002/crso.20358
{"title":"Celebrating 30+ Years of Certification","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/crso.20358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20358","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 3","pages":"28-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140914631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-05-03DOI: 10.1002/crso.20364
Robert Mikkelsen, Alan Blaylock
{"title":"Soil Fertility, Fertilizers, and Crop Nutrition: Past, Present, and Future","authors":"Robert Mikkelsen, Alan Blaylock","doi":"10.1002/crso.20364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20364","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over the past few decades, the North American fertilizer sector has experienced significant transformations, integrating into the global supply chain, which is pivotal for sustaining an abundant source of food, fiber, and energy. While the fundamental fertilizer products containing N, P, K, and S have remained largely unchanged, common fertilizers have evolved into agricultural commodities that are extensively traded on a global scale. Consequently, farmers often lack visibility into the origins of the fertilizers used for their crops. The role of the modern plant nutrient industry is essential for feeding a hungry world and preventing degradation of vital soil resources. There is growing awareness of the need for enhanced nutrient stewardship to meet local, regional, and global concerns. This is the second article in a three-part series on the past, present, and future of the North American fertilizer industry. Earn 1.5 CEUs in Nutrient Management by reading this article and taking the quiz at https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses.</p>","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 3","pages":"4-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140914718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Crops & SoilsPub Date : 2024-05-02DOI: 10.1002/crso.20366
{"title":"Are Cover Crops a Good Alternative Feed Source for Dairy Cattle?","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/crso.20366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/crso.20366","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10754,"journal":{"name":"Crops & Soils","volume":"57 3","pages":"32-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/crso.20366","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140914697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}