Nutrients | Midwestern BioAg

From the Desk of Gary Zimmer

By: Gary Zimmer, Founder · Nutrients, Bio-Cal®, Soil Biology, Nutrient Efficiency, From the Desk of Gary Zimmer, Biological Farming, Tillage, Fertilizer, Soil, Cover Crops

Dear farmers and agriculturalists,

I have been at a few events this fall and there sure is a lot of interest in carbon, quality feed/food, and soil regeneration. High fertilizer, especially nitrogen, and chemical prices have also been farmers’ concerns. No-till constantly comes up – it is a practice, not a farming system, that may help or may not lead to improved soil health and sequester carbon. Having said that, why would you till if you don’t have to?

Know Before You Grow

By: Christopher.kniffen@midwesternbioag.com · Fertilizer, Nutrients, Soil Testing

Soil testing has become a fundamental best management practice in crop production. The knowledge provided by these tests allows growers to apply the exact amount of nutrients needed in each field, helping avoid over or under application of valuable crop inputs. In this Q&A, we sat down with Midwestern BioAg’s lead soil technician, Andrew Cory, to learn more about the benefits of soil sampling and the services available to Midwestern BioAg customers.
What soil sampling services are available?

Cover Crop Basics: A Q&A with Gary Zimmer

By: Caitlin Roberts · Water, Cover Crops, Tillage, Crop Rotation, Erosion, Nutrients, Soil Capacity, Weed Control, Soil

Midwestern BioAg President Gary Zimmer has planted cover crops on his farm for years. In this Q&A, we sit down with him to learn the basics of cover crop management and the resulting benefits they bring to the farm.
How do I select a cover crop for my farm?
Zimmer: First, identify the purpose for your cover crop. Will it provide nitrogen or scavenge it? Do you want to use it for grazing? How about to build organic matter?