Poultry litter should serve as an excellent complement to commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizers. Phosphorus (P) content in poultry litter is usually high, and applications rates should be based on P levels to avoid potential surface water contamination.

Kansas State University Extension shares some information and tips for dealing with salinity problems in soils.

Kansas State University Extension crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz advises wheat growers on correcting low-pH soils ahead of planting this fall, noting that this is an issue in more and more locations around Kansas. He also reviews wheat's yield response to liming low-pH fields.