Starter fertilizer is typically considered to be the placement of a small rate of fertilizer, usually nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), near the seed at planting time. Some strip-tillers might also consider using this opportunity to apply higher rates of fertilizer that can supply most of the N and P needs for the corn crop.

Higher-than-normal temperatures and moisture might result in more nitrogen availability by facilitating soil organic matter decomposition.

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