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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. […]
Kansas Corn: Starter Fertilizer May Boost Yields – Video Apr 21, 2022
In this video from K-State Research and Extension, agronomist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz explains the benefit of applying starter fertilizers when planting corn. Starter fertilizers refer to a method of applying […]
Nebraska: Starter Fertilizer – When is it Needed? Mar 31, 2022
As planting season begins, farmers often question if starter fertilizer is providing yield and economic benefits. Starter fertilizer is defined as fertilizer applied with the specific purpose of helping the […]
Michigan Soybeans: Is Your 2×2 Starter Fertilizer Program Profitable? Mar 18, 2022
Some Michigan soybean producers want to increase soybean yield and net income by applying fertilizer in a 2×2 band at planting—2 inches to the side of the seed furrow and […]
Minnesota Corn: Can Starter Fertilizer Reduce Soil Fertility Costs Next Year? Nov 10, 2021
Increases in fertilizer prices and talk of tight supplies have led to questions about options for the upcoming growing season to reduce costs. Starter fertilizer does provide growers with some […]
Arkansas Rice: Starter N Fertilizers – Should You Make an Application? May 17, 2021
We’ve been dealing with cool, wet conditions combined with herbicide injury and seedling disease issues, and this week we’ve added high winds causing rapid drying. Rice appearance is overall poor […]
Nebraska: Starter Fertilizer — When is it Needed? Apr 28, 2021
As planting season begins, farmers often question if starter fertilizer is providing yield and economic benefits. Starter fertilizer is defined as fertilizer applied with the specific purpose of helping the […]
Mississippi Corn: Avoid Fertilizer Damage in Starter Applications Feb 1, 2021
As with any fertility program, implementation of starters requires attention to detail. Fertilizer burn may occur when fertilizers are applied with or near seed at planting.
Louisiana Corn: Should You Apply an In-furrow Starter Fertilizer? Feb 12, 2020
Phone calls have been coming in regarding applying an in-furrow starter fertilizer at corn planting. An in-furrow starter is commonly called a “pop-up” fertilizer, and is applied in the seed […]
Louisiana Rice: Starter Fertilizers Bring Good Things To The Table Feb 11, 2020
There are always many questions that come up every year about starter nitrogen (N) applications in the drill-seeded, delayed flood rice. I thought it would be prudent to answer some […]
