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Turning August Field Observations Into a Smarter Fall Fertility Plan

Turning August Field Observations Into a Smarter Fall Fertility Plan

August shows where the production system is under pressure. Corn fires on eroded ridges. Soybeans yellow in compacted zones. Irrigation water runs off one soil and disappears through another. Pastures...

Sulfate of Potash or Muriate of Potash? Choosing the Right Potassium Source

Sulfate of Potash or Muriate of Potash? Choosing the Right Potassium Source

Potassium fertilizer is often purchased by comparing the number on the bag. Muriate of potash commonly carries an analysis near 0-0-60. Sulfate of potash is commonly near 0-0-50 and may...

July 30, 2026

Gypsum and Clay Soil: What Calcium Sulfate Can Fix—and What It Cannot

Gypsum and Clay Soil: What Calcium Sulfate Can Fix—and What It Cannot

Gypsum is one of the most misunderstood soil amendments. It is often described as a material that: Breaks up clay Softens hard soil Improves drainage Lowers pH Supplies calcium Removes...

July 29, 2026

Taking Soil Samples Before Fall Fertilizer: How to Get Results You Can Trust

Taking Soil Samples Before Fall Fertilizer: How to Get Results You Can Trust

A laboratory cannot correct a poor soil sample. The analytical equipment may measure pH, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, salinity, or micronutrients with great precision. If the submitted soil does not...

July 28, 2026

Localized Dry Spots in Lawns and Landscapes: Why More Water Is Not Always the Answer

Localized Dry Spots in Lawns and Landscapes: Why More Water Is Not Always the Answer

A localized dry spot is a small area that remains dry while nearby soil receives the same irrigation. The grass may wilt, turn blue-gray, thin, or become brown. Landscape plants...

July 27, 2026

Warm-Season Turf in Late Summer: Potassium, Nitrogen, and the Approach of Fall

Warm-Season Turf in Late Summer: Potassium, Nitrogen, and the Approach of Fall

Warm-season turf is still green in August, but the season is beginning to narrow. Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and centipedegrass remain active while temperatures are high. Their ability to use...

July 26, 2026

Helping Cool-Season Turf Recover After Summer Heat Without Triggering Excess Growth

Helping Cool-Season Turf Recover After Summer Heat Without Triggering Excess Growth

A cool-season lawn rarely recovers from summer in one dramatic step. The first cooler night does not immediately rebuild roots. One irrigation does not reverse weeks of drought. A nitrogen...

July 25, 2026

Late-August Lawn Seeding: Why Timing and Seed-to-Soil Contact Matter

Late-August Lawn Seeding: Why Timing and Seed-to-Soil Contact Matter

Late August can be one of the most productive periods for establishing a cool-season lawn. Soil remains warm enough for germination. Air temperatures begin moving toward a range favorable for...

July 24, 2026

Should You Fertilize a Heat-Stressed Lawn in August? Often, the Answer Is Not Yet

Should You Fertilize a Heat-Stressed Lawn in August? Often, the Answer Is Not Yet

A brown lawn in August creates pressure to make it green. The grass may appear thin, dull, or lifeless. A fertilizer bag promises color and growth. Spreading nitrogen feels like...

July 23, 2026

Late-Summer Orchard Nutrition: Use Leaf Analysis Before Adding More Fertilizer

Late-Summer Orchard Nutrition: Use Leaf Analysis Before Adding More Fertilizer

An orchard can look finished after the bins leave the row. The crop is harvested, irrigation demand begins to decline, and the urgency of the season appears to ease. Yet...

July 22, 2026

Postharvest Care for Berry Plants: Building Next Year’s Crop Without Forcing Soft Growth

Postharvest Care for Berry Plants: Building Next Year’s Crop Without Forcing Soft Growth

The berry harvest may be winding down, but the plants are not finished working. After fruit is removed, healthy leaves continue capturing sunlight. Roots continue taking up water and nutrients....

July 21, 2026

Preparing Garden Beds for Fall Vegetables Without Overfertilizing Them

Preparing Garden Beds for Fall Vegetables Without Overfertilizing Them

A fall garden is not simply a second spring garden planted later. The soil is warmer. Summer crops may still be using water and nutrients. Beds may contain fertilizer left...

July 20, 2026

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