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Building Long Term Carbon Stocks in Soil

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Soil Health Assessment: Water Extractable Nitrogen & Aggregate Stability Explained

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Do Ward Lab's Fertilizer Recommendations Factor in Prices?

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An Overview of Nematode Testing: From Sample Submission to Results

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Understanding PLFA Analysis: Soil Health Insights with Dr. Patrick Freeze | Ward Labs

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Nutrient Cycling: Understanding Your Soil "Gauge"

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Crop Budgeting: Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency in Tight Economic Times

When crop prices are tight and fertilizer costs are high, it's tempting to make cuts-but knowing what to cut is essential to avoid yield losses. In this video, we discuss how to adjust your crop budget effectively without sacrificing vital nutrients. Learn why cutting out a single nutrient, like phosphorus, isn’t the best approach and how combining nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, can boost efficiency. We also share insights from long-term studies in places like Tribune, Kansas, on balancing nitrogen applications with phosphorus for maximum cost-effectiveness. If you’re looking to make budget cuts without compromising crop health, this video is for you!
View the full K State long-term study here: newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7971&context=kaesrr
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Ward Laboratories - hometown roots, worldwide growth
Ray and Jolene Ward founded Ward Laboratories all the way back in 1983, initially operating out of a three-bay garage here in Kearney, Nebraska. Our team of highly qualified scientists, agronomists, livestock experts and other agriculture professionals have spent nearly four decades analyzing millions of samples and steadily earning a reputation for excellence.

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Building Long Term Carbon Stocks in Soil

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Building Long Term Carbon Stocks in Soil

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In this week's #ThursdayThoughts, Dr. Patrick Freeze, Director of Research & Development, Soil/Soil Health Supervisor at Ward, dives into carbon farming! Learn how to promote stable carbon in the soil, sequester long term carbon storage, and more. Not all carbon is the same. Dive in to see how you can facilitate the storage of carbon in your soils! Don't forget to hit the Like button if you fin...

Soil Health Assessment: Water Extractable Nitrogen & Aggregate Stability Explained

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Soil Health Assessment: Water Extractable Nitrogen & Aggregate Stability Explained

Переглядів 5014 днів тому

In this video, Dr. Ray Ward discusses our new Soil Health Assessment test developed by Ward Laboratories. This innovative approach evaluates nutrient levels in your soil using traditional soil extracts. Additionally, a water extract for measuring ammonium, nitrate, total nitrogen, and total organic carbon gives you an organic nitrogen value and organic C:N ratio calculation. Ray also discusses ...

Do Ward Lab's Fertilizer Recommendations Factor in Prices?

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Do Ward Lab's Fertilizer Recommendations Factor in Prices?

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In today's #ThursdayThoughts video, Dr. Nick Ward answers the question, "Do Ward Lab's fertilizer recommendations factor in prices? The short answer is NO because the crop needs the nutrients it needs regardless of fertilizer or commodity prices. What other fertilizer recommendation questions can we answer for you? Comment them below! www.wardlab.com Connect with us! Facebook: ward...

An Overview of Nematode Testing: From Sample Submission to Results

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An Overview of Nematode Testing: From Sample Submission to Results

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In this video, Stephanie Wootton, Soil Health Supervisor at Ward Laboratories, walks us through the process of nematode testing, from sending in samples to analysis. Learn how Ward Laboratories identifies and counts nematodes, including both plant parasitic and non-parasitic types. Stephanie also explains the best practices for collecting and shipping soil samples to ensure accurate results, an...

Understanding PLFA Analysis: Soil Health Insights with Dr. Patrick Freeze | Ward Labs

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Understanding PLFA Analysis: Soil Health Insights with Dr. Patrick Freeze | Ward Labs

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In this video, Dr. Patrick Freeze, Director of Research and Development, Soil/Soil Health at Ward Labs, breaks down the Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) analysis process, a powerful tool used to study microbial populations in soil. Learn how PLFA testing works, its applications for research, and why it's a cost-effective alternative to DNA analysis. Dr. Freeze also explains the insights that a PL...

Nutrient Cycling: Understanding Your Soil "Gauge"

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Nutrient Cycling: Understanding Your Soil "Gauge"

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In this #ThursdayThoughts video, Dr. Ray Ward discusses the critical process of nutrient cycling and how it impacts soil health and crop yields. He dives into concepts around nutrient removal and ideas for replacement tactics with fertilizers. Ray also mentions his analogy of treating soil nutrient levels like a fuel gauge. We don't add more fuel to our tank if it is already high or full. Simil...

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Economics of Soil Sampling

Переглядів 70Місяць тому

In this week's #ThursdayThoughts, Dr. Nick Ward, President of Ward Laboratories, dives into the economics of soil sampling and the importance of sampling during times of tight commodity prices and rising input costs. Soil sampling isn't just an essential agronomic practice-it's a smart financial decision that can help you justify the costs of your fertility program. Walk through a real-world ex...

Understanding Prussic Acid: Risks & Testing Grazed Forages for Animal Safety | Ward Laboratories

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Understanding Prussic Acid: Risks & Testing Grazed Forages for Animal Safety | Ward Laboratories

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In this video, Rebecca Kern-Lunberry, Feed Testing Product Manager at Ward Laboratories, discusses the dangers of prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide gas, and its impact on animal health. Learn why this toxic gas poses a threat, especially to ruminant animals, and discover which forages are most at risk, including sorghum, Sudan, and Johnson grass. Rebecca also explains the conditions ...

NEW Prussic Acid Sampling Kits at Ward Laboratories

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NEW Prussic Acid Sampling Kits at Ward Laboratories

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Join Rebecca Kern-Lunberry, Animal Scientist at Ward Laboratories, as she demonstrates our new in-field prussic acid sampling kit. Prussic acid, a toxic compound that can accumulate in forage sorghums, Sudan grasses, and Johnson grasses, can be dangerous for grazing animals. In this video, Rebecca walks you through the simple steps to test for prussic acid in the field, providing results in jus...

Ward Laboratories, Inc. 42 Years in Business!

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Ward Laboratories, Inc. 42 Years in Business!

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In honor of Dr. Ward's birthday and the beginning of our 42nd year of business, take a walk through the lab with us! We are grateful for our customers continued support over the years, and look forward to the years ahead. Here's to another year testing all things ag related! 🍻🌱 www.wardlab.com Connect with us! Facebook: wardlabs Instagram: wardlabs Twitter: twitter.c...

Ward Laboratories Soil Health Assessment: You don't have to take our word for it!

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Ward Laboratories Soil Health Assessment: You don't have to take our word for it!

Переглядів 1183 місяці тому

In this video, Dr. Ray Ward delves into Ward Laboratories' innovative Soil Health Assessment test, developed two years ago to provide a comprehensive analysis of soil quality. This test includes: -CO2 respiration -Water-extractable organic carbon and nitrogen -Nutrient analysis with traditional extracts -Modified soil aggregate stability test By integrating physical, chemical, and biological me...

Understanding Plant Analysis: Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies and Improving Crop Health

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Understanding Plant Analysis: Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies and Improving Crop Health

Переглядів 763 місяці тому

In this video, Dr. Ray Ward dives into the essentials of plant analysis, exploring how we can identify and address nutrient deficiencies in crops. Learn about collecting, drying, and analyzing plant tissues for key nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and more. Plant analysis is beneficial during the growing season to diagnose visible symptoms or hidden nutrient deficienc...

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Active Carbon

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Join Dr. Patrick Freeze, our Director of Research and Development, on this week's #ThursdayThoughts as he dives into active carbon. Understanding the different methods for looking at active carbon in the soil and how they relate to each other is important as it can be slightly confusing. Do you know the difference between the carbon pools or why they are each important? Tune in to learn all abo...

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Irrigation Water Quality Testing

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In this video, Dr. Nick Ward, President of Ward Laboratories, dives into the importance of irrigation water quality testing for farmers. Learn how to properly collect water samples, the key aspects of water quality reports, and how this information can help you manage your crops more effectively. By understanding the quality of your irrigation water, you can better manage your nutrient applicat...