Recap: Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test

Recap: Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test

If you’ve followed the Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance on Facebook over the last few weeks, you might have noticed that we linked to several resources on the Pre-sidedress Nitrate Test, or PSNT. Whether you’re looking for information on how to sample for a...

MD Farmer Jonathan Quinn selected as 2019 4R Advocate

It’s no surprise that one who leads a fifth-generation farm might also be an early adopter. Jonathan Quinn was one of the first in the Delmarva region to invest in a yield monitor. He also incorporated the 4Rs before they were so named. It comes naturally. His father...
On-Farm Research Resources

On-Farm Research Resources

Today’s article in the American Agriculturist- “4 tips to ensure on-farm research success”- highlights several considerations for how to carry out a project. Interested in learning more about testing new products, tools or management strategies on...

On Farm Research at Delaware Ag Week

THE 4R WHOLE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT APPROACH requires finding the right nutrient sources, rates, timing and method of application for your individual farm. An on-farm research project can help to evaluate new practices, allowing you to identify site-specific management...

4R Spotlight- Grid & Zone Soil Sampling

In this week’s Ag Decisions section of the Delmarva Farmer, the Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance offered an overview on grid soil sampling and zone soil sampling. If you’re considering adopting this strategy on some of your acreage next year, here are some...