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Nitrogen Doesn't Do Well On its Own

January 23, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The International Plant Nutrition Institute found that when other nutritional needs are met, plants use nitrogen more efficiently.

Tips For Soil Testing This Fall

October 3, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Penn State Extension, Delbert Voight

Recent surveys indicate that 20% of the fields in Pennsylvania do not have a current soil test. With high yields, the plant food contained in the soil is depleted more rapidly. A 200-bushel corn crop pulls out 80 pounds of phosphorus and 60 pounds of potassium. It is important to get a benchmark as to what is left.

From The Desk Of Jack Zemlicka

Use Caution When Building Strip-Till Phosphorus Levels

By Jack Zemlicka posted on June 20, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Strip-tillers tend to be particularly conscious of when, where and how much fertilizer they apply to promote long-term yield consistency. Some prefer to broadcast potash, while others see the benefits of deep-placement of phosphorus and potassium beneath the strip.

3 Precision Technology Tips To Improve Strip-Till

March 26, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Strip-tiller Will Cannon has a more intimate knowledge of precision farming technology than most farmers.

Effective Starter Fertilizer Use In Corn

March 18, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Many producers could benefit by using starter fertilizer when planting corn. Starter fertilizer is simply the placement of some fertilizer, usually nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), near the seed - which "jump starts" growth in the spring.

Phosphorus, Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations For High-Yielding Soybeans

March 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension

The keys to maximizing the economic returns from phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer applications are a comprehensive soil testing program and maintaining P and K soil test levels above their respective critical levels.

Precise Placement Of Fertilizer In Strip-Till Can Improve Crop Health And Yields

January 3, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture

Fertilizers are so well known to improve yield potential. Since WWII, farmers have applied commercial and/or organic products to grow crops.

Considerations For Strip-Till Fertilizer Application

December 31, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Ag Professional

Once harvest comes to an end, some growers will shift their focus to strip-tillage. Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois Extension specialist in plant nutrition and soil fertility, offers a few thoughts on applying nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium with strip-till this season.

Nutrient Availability And Value Of Poultry Litter

December 23, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Kansas State University

Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas where a supply of litter is available. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma rank among the largest producers of poultry in the U.S.

Fall Fertilization For The 2014 Crop

November 12, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: The Bulletin, University of Illinois Extension — Integrated Pest Management

Corn and soybean harvest continues to move along in Illinois, and as the 2013 crops come off, thoughts turn to fall fertilization. In this article we'll discuss nutrients other than nitrogen. This will be followed soon by an article on nitrogen.

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