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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ohio: 6 Considerations for Managing P & K in 2022 Feb 3, 2022
During this period of high prices and uncertain availability of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, a few basic soil fertility concepts can help guide application decision-making. Fortunately, the work during 2014-2020 […]
Global Phosphorus Outlook Depends on When China Returns to Market – DTN Dec 15, 2021
A worldwide pandemic, geopolitical rows and trade disputes dominated the news cycle for phosphorus (P) fertilizer in 2021. These various factors have limited nutrient supply somewhat, and with increasing fertilizer […]
Corn, Soybeans: Fertilizer Risk-Mitigation Strategies – DTN Oct 8, 2021
There’s nothing simple about figuring out crop fertility for 2022. Examining what worked and what didn’t this year and pairing that with soil and in-season tissue testing is a good […]
Tennessee Corn: Fertilizer Recommendations for Optimal Productivity – Phosphorus May 26, 2021
Phosphorus plays an important role in plant reproduction especially pollination and kernel setting. In adequate P can reduce stalk strength, delay crop maturity, poor kernel set and lead to yield […]
Michigan Soybeans: Phosphorus, Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations Mar 19, 2021
The keys to maximizing the economic returns from phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer applications are a comprehensive soil testing program including a current soil test, and maintaining phosphorus and […]
Fertilizer: U.S. International Trade Commission Orders Import Duties on P Mar 12, 2021
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on Thursday determined that phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia have affected the U.S. market, and a countervailing duty should be placed on […]
U.S. Rules on Phosphorus Trade Dispute – DTN Feb 16, 2021
Imported phosphorus fertilizer could become more expensive after the U.S. Department of Commerce took a step this week towards putting tariffs on product from Russia and Morocco. The tariffs recommended […]
