Precision Soil Testing vs.Traditional Soil Testing – is the decision to move toward precision testing simply a function of field size & equipment capability? Or is it more complex than that? What does implementing a precision ag fertility program mean & is it worth it? What data points will you need to ensure your variable… Read more

Soil testing provides a “snap-shot” in time. It will offer nutrient levels for the day the soil test is taken. Many variables affect the soil test results, including the crop grown, manure and fertilizer applications, time of year, depth of the sample, etc. Rosetree Consulting’s fertility recommendations consider all these variables to provide the correct… Read more

Soil testing season in Pennsylvania is fast approaching. It is time to think about what your soil testing needs, will be and who will be performing that work for you. Having an independent crop consultant, like one of Rosetree Consulting’s Certified Crop Advisers, perform soil tests for your farm can provide several valuable benefits: Objective… Read more

A recent EPA settlement to a lawsuit filed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and others will directly impact animal agriculture in PA. The settlement is the next step in the long journey of Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction and is not surprising. The date of the settlement is surprising… Read more