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Iowa: Safety 1st with Anhydrous Ammonia Applications Oct 29, 2022
It’s the time of year when farmers and retailers turn to thoughts about next year’s growing season, including fall anhydrous ammonia (NH3) applications for the next year’s corn crop. See Is […]
Iowa Corn: Is It Time for Fall Nitrogen Yet? Oct 23, 2022
The time for fall application of anhydrous ammonia and manure is approaching, but we may not be there yet. This blog has a few things to keep in mind this […]
Louisiana: Fall Phosphorus, Potassium Application Considerations Oct 22, 2022
Louisiana producers mostly use triple superphosphate (TSP; 0-46-0) for Phosphorus (P) fertilization and muriate of potash (MoP; 0-0-60) for potassium (K) fertilization and apply both fertilizers mostly in the Fall […]
Fall Anhydrous Applications and Profitability of the Precision Conservation Management Program Oct 22, 2022
As fall nitrogen application season approaches, we summarize the fall application practices on farms enrolled in Precision Conservation Management (PCM). Overall, 36% of fields in PCM receive at least 40% […]
Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil Is Very Dry, Study Shows Oct 19, 2022
Very dry conditions, like those seen in most of Arkansas this fall, impact two aspects of soil sampling that make it hard to measure how much phosphorus and potassium are […]
Keep In Mind Soil Test K and pH Are Affected By Low Soil Moisture Oct 14, 2022
The accurate analysis of representative soil samples to determine lime and fertilizer needs is fundamental to crop production. Dry soils are hard soils, so be sure to sample the full […]
Minnesota Corn: Fall Fertilizer Decisions – How Should You Prioritize Applying Potassium? Oct 12, 2022
High fertilizer prices can lead some farmers to prioritize specific fertilizer applications based on their experience in fields. When it comes to phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), most growers seem […]
Illinois: PACE and Nitrogen Fertilizer Strategies for 2023 Oct 12, 2022
Nitrogen fertilizer prices are high and volatile, leading to concerns about fertilizer costs moving into 2023. Farmers have several tools for managing risks, including the Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE), […]
Minnesota: Skipping Phosphorus Fertilizer Application May Make Agronomic, Economic Sense Oct 6, 2022
With fluctuating fertilizer prices, it is a good time to review a few principles related to phosphorus (P) availability in soils. We know that P is a critical element required […]
Minnesota Corn: High Fertilizer Prices Call for Greater Awareness of Nitrogen BMPs Oct 4, 2022
With high fertilizer prices, farmers are looking for alternatives to make every pound of nitrogen (N) fertilizer count. To be as efficient as possible with nitrogen, the most important thing […]
