Delta, PA. (January 8, 2020) – Farmer Mike Kurek of Susquehanna Orchards in Delta, Pennsylvania and his agronomist, Tim Hushon of The Mill, were selected to be part of an elite group representing 4R Nutrient Stewardship as part of The Fertilizer Institute’s 4R Advocate Program. This program was established nine years ago to recognize farmers […]
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 PSNT or how to interpret the results, or information on the reliability of […]
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 was conducting annual soil tests in the […]
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 your farm? Here’s a list of resources that might come in handy! Our 4R On-Farm Research Factsheet offers a […]