Source: By Mike Staton and Kurt Steinke, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University
Starter fertilizers have not been widely used in soybean production, but new research results and recent shifts in planting equipment and planting dates may lead to an increase in starter fertilizer use.
Source: By Steve Butzen, Agronomy Information Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred
Applying N at multiple times, including the time of maximum crop uptake, can spread the risk of N loss and crop deficiency, improve profitability by reducing N rates and benefit the environment.
I'm trying to figure out the best practices to manage each of our acres in an economical way. I’m not just going to stick with one practice across the whole farm to say I’m doing it. It has to show returns.
Source: Clifford S. Snyder, Nitrogen Program Director, IPNI, International Plant Nutrition Institute
Past research indicates that on average, about 35% to 45% of nitrogen applied (as fertilizer and/or manure) is recovered in the above-ground portion of the targeted crop during the year/season of application.
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