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 your farm? Here’s a list of resources that might come in handy! Our 4R On-Farm Research Factsheet offers a […]

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 strategies that provide the greatest benefits to your operation. On January 15, from 1-4pm, the Delaware-Maryland 4R […]

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 resources to get you started. (Here’s a link to the text of the article, […]

Promoting ‘4Rs’ and pushing new ideas

Drag line manure hoses are something you don’t see much of in Pennsylvania. But Jeff Zimmerman, owner of Agri-Applicators in Lebanon, which specializes in custom manure application, is sold on them, especially when used with a manure injector. With farmers under pressure to reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus getting into waterways, things such […]