Kansas State University Extension shares some useful tips and information on dealing with sulfur shortages in winter wheat crops.

With the variation in conditions we have seen this spring there are a few issues that may show up in fields related to cool and wet soils. Purpling of corn leaves due to phosphorus (P) deficiency and early season interveinal striping due to sulfur (S) may occur if temperatures remain cool and we continue to have frequent rains.

Corn and soybeans often do not respond to sulfur fertilizer, but yield responses can be substantial in cases where sulfur is deficient.

The increased demand for sulfur has stimulated numerous new products, new marketing campaigns and new 'expertise' on how to address crop sulfur fertilization programs.

University of Illinois researchers say corn response to sulfur may be more common than in the past.