211: The Complete Guide To Reading Your Soil Test
November 20, 2023
Today we decode the secrets of reading your soil tests and how you can dramatically increase yield and profit on your farm. From understanding what a complete soil test is, and the importance of pH, to the often-overlooked role of micronutrients - this episode has it all. We are going to present a cost-effective comparison of grid sampling versus equal opportunity nutrition. We also share one example of a success story from a client that saw a drastic change in yield. It's all about results and this episode is packed with information to help you unlock the full potential of your soil and achieve maximum profit.
If you want to watch the presentation you can see it at https://abetterwaytofarm.com/soil-test-webinar.
Episode 211 Highlights ✨
01:07 On Maximizing Profit and Yield on Farms ...
03:05 Seed Trench Nutrient Ratios and pH
04:33 Bottom line à it's about results!
05:12 Do check out the difference between 20 & 21
06:08 Here is the best way to raise your average <<
06:45 Learn these 3 things NOW!
07:32 Soil Testing and Nutrient Analysis Benefits
08:21 On government publications and benefits of soil testing ...
09:45 Comparing Soil Testing Methods
10:30 On sampling fields and what are we looking for??
11:29 So, why do we do different tests?
12:15 The Bray method and Olsen soil test <
13:17 Importance of Accurate Soil Testing
14:00 Remember that cheaper is not always the best option!
15:40 We can't make good decisions if we don't know what we're doing
16:19 Converting from Bray to Mehlich ...
17:51 Interpreting Soil Test Results
18:15 Analyzing Soil Test and Recommendations
19:38 These are the things that we're going to look at <<
20:39 Look at this one particular grid summary ß
22:10 The cost of gridding vs the usable information
23:24 CEC is really, really, really important!
24:28 Chart Availability for Micronutrient Testing
25:30 Check out this Manganese test <
26:14 Get that Table of Ratings!
26:49 Phosphorus Levels and Recommended Actions
28:26 So, let's see what we can learn <<
29:33 Importance of Soil pH Analysis
32:09 Take note of these test specifics we need to look out for ß
33:19 On fixing your pH ...
34:11 Base saturations as a guideline to give us directions
36:03 How do we farm around high pH?
36:51 Soil Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc Ratios
38:27 Next: The Manganese to Iron Ratio <
39:23 Soil Nutrient Ratios and Test Interpretations
40:40 Listen to this story with Jerry Cox <<
42:54 Treating Nutrient Deficiencies in Corn Fields
43:56 When you get your tests up, what do you really need to look for?
44:27 And finally, the Boron levels <
45:37 Oftentimes, soil tests are taken with one thing in mind, what’s this??
46:20 Prepare your lists of questions you now want to ask your agronomist
47:01 Effects of CEC on Potassium Levels
47:56 If they knew better, they do better. – Les Brown
48:34 CEC's Impact on Soil Potassium
48:52 Let's give 2024 the best start we can!
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