Iowa farmer adding biologicals to crop input strategy

Biological crop inputs are becoming more mainstream among farmers.

Josh Nelson is part of a diversified row crop and livestock operation in north central Iowa and says he’s looking to reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers.

“I’m using Pivot Bio 40 this year as a seed treatment, and this fall I’m also planning on using a product that will handle the crop residue that’s left over.”

The Belmond area farmer tells Brownfield that product uses microbials to break down the residue and recycle nutrients that will benefit next year’s soybean crop.

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