Many people in sustainable agriculture are using the Albrecht system: a soil fertility approach that emphasizes nutrient ratios. TEVA uses this system in developing its total fertility solutions. It’s important to understand the basics of it and know how to use it on your own.

TEVA’s Mark Coots ...

When it comes to phosphorus fertilizers, which is better: MAP or DAP? What’s important to know is they break down differently in soil.

MAP (monoammonium phosphate) is the older form of phosphate and is acidic in nature. Diammonium phosphate (DAP) breaks down to an alkaline form, which can affect...

More humic acid products are entering the market.

Humates are decomposed organic matter from hundreds of years ago. They are great for rebuilding the organic matter in your soil.

There are dry humate products and wet humate products. Dry products are good at building up organic matter over time...

Potassium chloride (KCI), commonly known as muriate of potash, is the second-most common fertilizer sold in the U.S. But you need to know what goes on in your soil when you use it.

As a salt complex, it can cause your soil to become more droughty. It also can cause soil particles to fracture and...

More growers are recognizing the importance of adding phosphorous and potassium in liquid form into their fertility programs. It’s about feeding the plants, while taking care of the dirt.

TEVA’s Chris Kasten and Mark Coots discuss the differences between dry and liquid fertilizers. Both have the...