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Story by Ashton Clark
Staff Writer
With winter months midway, farmers takesteps toward preparation for the 2015 springplanting season. Soil composition is a key attrib-ute to the success in crop farming, giving soiltesting prominence in deciding where, when,and what to plant.
Soil testing is essential to farmers success as
it gives insight to soil type, which is highly vari-ant. Depending on the types of soil, there areranges of organic matter, leaving soil heavy, lightand sandy, or anywhere in between.
Routine soil testing is imperative for crucialgrowing areas, and allows adjustments to bemade for compatibility with specific crops.
With fertilizer costs rising, using the hit andmiss method is far too expensive, leaving soiltesting as a more viable resource. Knowledge of
soil composition is becoming more valuable as itleads to more accurate fertilizer use in a societythat is highly concerned with environmentaldamage.
Missouri is home to three soil testing laborato-ries, located throughout the state. Each lab isaccredited through the Missouri Soil Testing As-sociation accreditation program (MSTA) which is
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run by the MU soil testing lab.According to their website, MSTAis an organization established toensure that the results providedby participating public and pri-vate labs are statistically allow-able.
The MU soil testing lab direc-tor, who serves as the state pro-gram coordinator, evaluates datasent in from labs seeking accred-itation to guarantee customersaccurate results.
As a leader in Missouri soiltesting, MU handles the majorityof testing with two operatinglabs. The first lab is based inMumford Hall at the University ofMissouri and deals with samplesfrom the northern half of thestate, as well as the Kansas CityMetro Area.
A second lab located at Mis-souri University's Delta ResearchCenter in Portageville handlessamples from the southern halfof the state, including the St.Louis Metro Area. Both labs per-form services other than soil test-ing; these services include: planttissue tests, greenhouse/nurserysoil-less growing media, composttests, and water testing.
MU defines a soil test as thatwhich measures the relative soilfertility levels — a basic tool inplanning a fertility program.When it comes to the season forsoil testing, MU calls for winter,as it is the time when soil is lyingidle, and leaves an adequateamount of time to plan for fertil-izer and limestone applicationdecisions.
For each sample given to MU,
four crops of any combinationmay be chosen, along with theiryields in terms of bushel peracre.
Tests that MU offers starts atthe general analysis, which testfor the soil's fertility. This pack-age includes: pH tests, neutraliz-able acidity, phosphorus levels,potassium level, calcium level,magnesium, organic matter, andcation exchange capacity. Costof the general analysis is ten dol-lars, but other tests on micronu-trients, sulfur, and salt contentare available to b added for costsranging from four to twenty dol-lars.
A coring device is recom-mended by MU to be purchasedin order to receive a quality sam-ple. According to the MU soiltesting website, the first step totaking a soil test is; to obtain asix to seven inch core with thecoring device, then discard or-ganic matter on top of soil,thirdly, put the six to seven inchsoil core in sampling bucket, andfinally discard soil below six toseven inches.
Samples should be collectedfrom separate areas, selected byusing a field map that may be ob-tained from FSA or a county soilsurvey.
There should be 15 to 20 sep-arate core samples from the dif-ferent cities, with a singlerepresentative for each site. Foreach composite sample, avoidsampling areas with obvious dif-ferences of soil color and texture,slope, crop rotation or fertilizer,lime and manure applications.
To create a composite sample,mix the 15 to 20 separate coresin a clean plastic pail, as metal
pails contaminate the soil withmicronutrients, keeping a onepint sample for the MU samplebox, that can be obtained freefrom your local University Exten-sion center. A composite sampleshould not represent more than20 acres.
Once composite samples havebeen gathered and packaged,there are two options of submis-sion.
The first, and preferredmethod, is to take the sample toa local county extension center. Asecond method for submitting asample is to mail it directly to thesample directly to the MU labs. Ifmailing the sample, a packagemust include an information form.These forms should be filled outaccurately for proper fertilizerrecommendations and should in-clude county name to mail thesoil test results to the appropriatearea agronomist or horticultural-ist.
Samples should remain inboxes or bags that are permittedby MU, with a serial numberfound on the information sheet,written on the container. Accord-ing to the MU website, turn-around time is within one to twobusiness days once package isreceived.
Specific interpretation of re-sults from a soil test can befound in the "Soil Test Interpreta-tions and RecommendationsHandbook," located on the MUwebsite. It may include the soiltest fertility results, generalanalysis results, sample identifi-cation and field information thatwas provided to the university.
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Fences are being repaired, ter-racing completed in many fields, andwinterization to farm machinery andbuildings will take place throughoutthe season. But aside from the neces-sary physical improvements to Missourifarms, farmers will soon be talking withspecialists about their next crops.
Several seed dealers call Saline Countyhome, including a Monsanto facility whosechief product is DEKALB — a national seedbrand that specializes in hybrids.
Relying on the expertise of their seed sales-man, farmers will select the population of cornand soybeans that best fits their land andgoals. According to a January 2014 article byWayne Crook, an agronomy specialist with theUniversity of Missouri Extension, corn plantpopulations have increased in recent years asa way to increase yields.
His article “Corn seeding rates” stated: “Mosthybrids have been bred for 30-inch rows. As of2009, when the most recent data is available,85 percent of all corn in the U.S. was planted in30-inch rows or wider, according to USDA. Only4 to 5 percent of corn was grown in 15- or 20-inch rows.”
He went on to explain some newer corn hadbeen developed for more narrow rows. Whilethe plant would grow shorter than other hybrids,a higher volume of plants could grow on the
sameacreage.
The varia-tion of hybridseeds is vast. They aredeveloped through a numberof techniques to reach the desired characteris-tics for a specific plant. Hybridization is donethrough cross pollination, and it's predominantin agriculture and home gardening. The alterna-tives to hybridization are open pollination andclonal propagation.
All of the hybrid seeds planted by the farmerwill produce similar plants, while the seeds ofthe next generation from those hybrids will notconsistently have the desired traits. Controlledhybrids provide invariable characteristics be-cause they are produced by crossing two in-
bred strains. Elite inbred strains express well-documented and consistent phenotypes thatare relatively good for inbred plants.
Selecting the right products is based on soilconditions, nutrients and forecasted weather.Crook noted the importance of testing growingenvironments.
“Steve Butzen, DuPont Pioneer agronomy in-formation manager, states one important key toits research on plant populations is testing in a
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range of growing environments from best toworst, and in different soils and diverse loca-tions. He also states that for about 80 percentof corn acres, the seeding rates generating themost income for growers range from 32,000 to38,000 seeds per acre,” Crook wrote.
According to Linda Geist, with MU Extension,seeding rates in the state vary greatly becauseof the diversity of the state's growing regions.
“Increasing seeding rates heightens competi-tion for nutrients and water. Crowded plantswith overlapping canopies even compete for
sunlight. Plant stress may result in spindlyplants with narrower and weaker stems.Stressed plants produce longer roots, moreroot dry matter and a higher root-to-shootratio,” she wrote in her article “Right seedingrate can boost corn yield.”
Many factors contribute to the yield in addi-tion to the type of hybrid.
Unlike hybrid seeds, genetically modifiedseeds are not created using natural, low-techmethods. GMO seed varieties are created in alab using high-tech, controlled techniques fre-quently referred to as biotechnology, which isone of Monsanto’s chief forms of research.
In addition to a Monsanto facility and DuPontPioneer, the county is home to several otherseed companies, including Weber Seeds, Mid-State Seed, Syngenta Seeds and Stine Seed —Monsanto being one of the oldest companies.Founder John F. Queeny began selling saccha-rin in 1901.
From those first steps, he continued to ex-pand and the company eventually began work-ing in agricultural chemicals — such as 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, commonly ad-dressed as 2,4-D — in 1945.
The company created its first agricultural di-vision in 1960 and began producing herbicidewith western-themed names in 1964.
By 1968 Monsanto’s products were commer-cialized in the United States, beginning thetrend toward reduced tillage farming. Monsantointroduced its first Roundup Ready corn 30years later. Monsanto entered into a mergerand changed its name to Pharmacia Corpora-tion in 2000.
Roundup Ready seeds are Monsanto's mostpopular and most controversial product. It al-lows farmers to spray their crops with roundupherbicide, killing the weeds without damagingthe actual crop. This product was Monsanto'sfirst prominent advance into biotechnology andhas been a household hit for farmers since1996.
Regardless of the seed company farmerschoose to work with, seed specialists andsources such as the Extension office are avail-able to collaborate with farmers searching forthe best results. Ask questions, test your soilfor nutrient levels and do your research.
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‘Ag Update’ meetingsBy Tim BakerExtension Professional and Horticulture SpecialistUniversity of Missouri Extension
Every year, Extension agricultural specialists in the NorthwestRegion conduct meetings that we call “Ag Updates.” These areheld in almost all of the counties in our region.
The idea behind these meetings is to provide another place forpesticide applicators to obtain or renew their Private Applicator’sLicense.
In addition, the agronomist will update the farmers on new re-search, insects, diseases or anything else of interest. Likewise, spe-cialists from the other disciplines of our Ag team (Livestock,Agriculture Business, Horticulture and Ag Engineering) may giveupdates as well.
If you want to obtain or renew your private pesticide applica-tor’s license, you must own a copy of the book, “Private PesticideApplicator Reference Manual.”
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At the time of this writing, the schedules for all the meetingshave not been finalized, although many have been. But I wanted tocall these meetings to your attention, so you can be watching forone in your county. Ag Updates are held in January and February.We do have a website where this information will be available, assoon as it is finalized:
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Q. I’m considering trying Biologi-cals, I will apply them in a foliar method.I am wondering about plant absorptionand how rain affects the absorption?
A. In the 1950’s this question wasanswered by H.B. Tukey and S.H. Wit-twer from Michigan State University,USA. They Sprayed Plants with a Ra-dioactive potassium (K) and Phosphorus(P) and then with a Greiger counter meas-ured the absorption, movement and uti-lization of these nutrients within theplant. They found that the nutrientsmoved at a rate of about one foot per hourto all parts of the plant.
Through some studies and trials it hasbeen found that when urea for examplehad been applied to plant leaves that upto 65% of the urea was absorbed within25 minutes. The Top of plant leaves has awaxy cuticle while the bottom of the leafis made up of Stomata, these are twoways that the plant can absorb nutrients.Some grasses and plants have Stomata onboth sides of their leaves. Biologicalshave two paths of entry so far, but we arenot done.
So now that we have a little historyand science behind the absorption of nu-trients by the plants leaves, lets talk aboutrain or watering being a factor. When aplant is sprayed with Biologicals weknow that the absorption is pretty fast.The waxy cuticle on the top of leavesgives the Biologicals a great grip. If itrains some of the Biologicals will natu-rally be leached into the soil surroundingthe plant. This is actually the third wayyour Biologicals are able to give you an-other line of defense! Pretty exciting, if Ishould say so myself. As it is absorbedinto the soil whether applied Foliar or In-furrow, it goes to work on the soil. Giving
the soil a more porous light texture, al-lowing the strains of beneficial bacteriaan microorganisms to go to work, nurtur-ing the root ball (the gut of the plant).Fighting soil born disease and allowinggreat water absorption and retention. Thiswill give the plant the strength and de-fenses it needs. Biologicals are simple in-surance that you are giving your crop allit needs to be vitally secure against it’senemies. Biologicals are a small price topay for a great return.
Q. Microbial’s seem key to thehealth of our crops, from the soil all theway to the plants cellular level, can youexplain how Biologicals provide thismost important aspect?
A.Sure, Microbial products are de-rived from naturally occurring microor-ganisms that include bacteria, fungi andnematodes they can be seed applied, usedin-furrow or sprayed on crops to protectplants from pathogens, disease, insectsand weeds.
Biologicals enhance plant health fromsoil, root, cell walls, stalk, stem andleaves. Picture a protective film from rootto tips of leaves. We include many differ-ent strains of these beneficial bacterialand microorganism’s to give a full spec-trum of defense. Each strain having a spe-cific target. We discussed earlier in thisarticle how Biologicals benefit the soil,these microbial’s go to work in makingthe soil microenviroment a superior hous-ing for the root and plant. They also helpfree bound nutrients and fertilizers thatare already existing in your soil, so theycan go to work for you. The root is nowable to develop in a more porous soil,which is aiding it in fighting disease. Thisenables the plant to grow a deeper more
complex root system allowing for a fastshoot and stable plant. Now this healthyroot is ensuring the proper nutrients aretraveling to the cell wall’s of the plant thatthen in return is able to provide propercommunication throughout the plant. Ashumans, if we are not nourished properlyand do not have the right nutrients, weget foggy, our body is faulty in signaling,our hearts cannot sufficiently supplyblood to our brains and other limbs. Thisis a great analogy of a plant as well.
Q. I know you do very detailed andbroad range research John, the Biologi-cals seem to be a main focal point forfarmers and researchers alike, can you ex-pand on this?
A. Research is getting more andmore advanced. Science is allowing us toseek answers in areas that were unavail-able in the past.This is opening new doorsfor us and allowing a relatively inexpen-sive product to bring higher yields,healthier soil and plants.While workingin harmony with your current programwhile reducing your spending on otherproducts. I pride myself for being cuttingedge and ahead of the curve in my re-search. I collaborate with other re-searchers and Universities to bring youthe latest and most upto date findings .My goal is not to get caught up in prom-ises or things that are a passing phase.What I bring to the table is my word, myexperiences through sound research andcomprehensive knowledge of productsthat are here for the long haul. I want tosave you time, save you money and ofcourse, make you money. If you are prof-itable, we all win. You the farmer play ahuge role in assuring our ever growingworld that they have the food and fuel to
survive. Farmers are our future. Biologi-cals offer us Big Yield with a great returnon our investment. We are seeing moreand more, that farmers are able to cutdown or eliminate in some cases their in-secticides, herbicides and such. You willsee higher yields, heavier weights at themarketplace. And lets not forget, in beanswe are seeing not only higher yields butand increase in pod fill and bean weight.Biologicals are here to stay.
Attention Readers:We are having such a great response
to John’s Jargon and have great ques-tions coming in monthly. We are invitingyou to email us with your Questionsabout Biologicals and John will be happyto answer you right here. So email us andremember to include your name and stateif you wish! Thank you for your support!Email us : [email protected]
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John Ortiz is the owner of Basic So-lutions Research, an Agricultural Re-search Farm, and he is the GeneralManager of MOF2 in Garden City, Mis-souri. Contact John at [email protected], or at MOF2, LLC - P.O. Box 401,Garden City, MO 64747. John can also bereached by phone at 816-773-6018.
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Earlier in 2014, a grain elevator in Pierce,Neb., had a dramatic financial failure. Accord-ing to reporting from Harvest Public Media(HPM) and the Omaha World-Herald (OWH),losses for farmers were projected to be morethan $4 million.
Farmers in Nebraska are devoid of a finan-cial safety net in case of grain elevator insol-vency.
Nebraska Public Service Commission regu-lators revoked the operating license of thePierce elevator when it became apparent theowner no longer had funds to pay expenses, ac-cording to HPM reporting.
State law in Nebraska requires those whostore or ship grain must be licensed and have acorporate surety bond. Similar laws are in place
in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Agriculture
also requires each elevator submit reviewed oraudited level financial statements, which arecompleted by an independent certified publicaccountant, according to Sarah Alsager, publicinformation officer for the department, in anemail.
“(It must show) that the facility has suffi-cient net worth and positive working capital.The elevator is required to submit this informa-tion annually,” she wrote.
The value of bonds required of elevators isbased upon grain storage capacity and annualvolume of grain purchased, Alsager added.
She also noted the MDA also has a team ofauditors who make unannounced audits of li-censed grain elevators, but wasn’t specificabout how many happen per year.
The auditors do a complete grain inventory
and examine the the elevator’s financial state-ments, she wrote.
Examining the financial statements includessending confirmations to grain depositors andsellers to help certify accuracy of elevatorrecords.
Solutions to help prevent any possible futureelevator insolvency in Nebraska include settingup a farmer-funded insurance program, accord-ing to HPM reporting.
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Land prices peaking; cattle still on the rise
KIRKSVILLE — Farmland prices havelikely peaked, but expect cattle prices to con-tinue upward.
That was the message from Ron Plain, Uni-versity of Missouri Extension agricultural econ-omist, in his keynote address at the 2014Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville.
Plain says farmland prices depend on inter-est rates and returns that can be generated bythat land. Interest rates are steady but returnsper acre have declined as crop prices havedropped.
“With the high crop prices we saw the lastfew years, we bid up cropland and it’s probablyas high as it’s going to go for now,” Plain says.“For cropland prices the peak is here becausewe’ve cut corn and soybean prices in half.”
But pastureland prices, which depend oncattle prices and how much producers are earn-ing, continue to increase.
“We had record prices for cattle this year butwe are expecting higher prices for next year, soexpect both cash rent and sale prices for pas-tureland to be higher in 2015,” Plain says. “Asfar as the peak in cattle prices, maybe 2016, andthe peak in pastureland could be 2016 or 2017.”
However, weather could postpone that peak.Dry conditions reducing grass production couldkeep cattle prices high. Plain says a droughtwould cause producers to sell more heifers andcows, further delaying an increase in the cattleherd.
“With chickens, it’s 10 weeks from breed-ing to slaughter,” Plain says. “For cattle it’s ninemonths for gestation; they have calves one at atime, and then a year and a half to two to raisethat calf. So a nearly three-year productioncycle makes for a pretty slow change.”
First published by MU Extension Dec. 10,2014.
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