You're in for a treat today as we sit down with Jim Grilliot from Midwest Labs, a leading authority on soil, water, and food testing. We cover everything from the history of Midwest Labs and their impressive growth since 1975 to their stringent quality control measures. Jim pulls back the curtain on the critical role of calibration and check samples in their operations. We shed light on how the soil testing method can significantly impact your farming operations. So, join us as we answer these invaluable insights and together strive to boost yields and profitability on our farms.
Episode 212 Highlights ✨
01:07 Maximizing Farm Profitability With Soil Testing
01:58 Irrigation Suitability and Water Mineral Content
03:22 The busiest time for soil according to Jim <<
04:46 On accuracy and quality control …
06:42 The proper depth for a no-till or a minimum-till situation <
07:24 The trend lines ß
09:26 Fall vs Spring Soil Testing Preference
10:12 During drought, do we pull samples or do we wait?
11:54 Would an application of NH3 impact phosphorus, potassium, all of the cations and the micros significantly or not too significantly?
12:36 Core Testing and Drying Procedures
13:21 Comparing Extraction Methods for Soil Testing
15:27 How about the trace elements?
17:24 On Soil Testing …
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