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Farming for a Better Climate – Optimize Your Nitrogen Management Strategies Jun 4, 2022
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, soil management practices contribute 68% of total agriculture industry greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Tillage and nutrient management influence microbial interactions which cause […]
Texas: 9 Considerations to Guide 2022 Fertilizer Decisions in Summer Crops May 9, 2022
Fertilizer prices across Texas have nearly doubled since this time last year. High natural gas prices and high commodity crop prices do not appear to explain fully the price increase […]
California Almonds: Fertilizing After a Frost Apr 29, 2022
Crop load is the major driver in nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) use in an orchard. Those nutrients also make up most of the fertilizer cost/acre. In […]
Iowa Corn: Cold Spring, High Fertilizer Prices Make Starter Fertilizer More Important Apr 28, 2022
The weather forecast for the rest of April suggests below average temperatures will be likely, which may result in corn planting on soils colder than optimum, which requires careful consideration. […]
Alabama Corn: Managing Fertilizer Applications to Maximize Net Returns Apr 26, 2022
Profit maximization should be one of the fundamental goals of any business operation. However, that is not always easy for farmers and maximizing yield often becomes the decision of choice. […]
Corn: Farmers Can Close the Yield Gap Banding Dry Fertilizer – DTN Mar 25, 2022
Banding dry fertilizer prior to planting corn, or possibly in-season, can help farmers get the most out of costly nutrients and boost yields. Fred Below, a professor of crop physiology […]
Louisiana: How Can We Cut Down Phosphorus, Potassium Fertilizer Rates in 2022? Mar 23, 2022
Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer recommendations depend on Mehlich-3 soil-test P and K concentrations, respectively from soil sample taken from 0- to 6-inch depth in Louisiana. Fertilization is recommended […]
Arkansas: Updated Potash Calculator Available Feb 25, 2022
As fertilizer prices soar, Arkansas farmers are looking for places to cut costs, and potassium is often at the top of that list. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station experts caution growers […]
Florida: Fine-Tune Your Fertility Program for 2022 Dec 13, 2021
Farmers across North Florida are expressing concern about high and rising fertilizer costs as they look to the upcoming season. While there isn’t much that we can offer in terms […]
Corn: Utilize Proper Timing When Applying Anhydrous Ammonia – Video Nov 11, 2021
In this video, K-State Research and Extension soil specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz explains the best practices for applying anhydrous ammonia in a crop field to make sure that nitrogen is […]
