A soil test for available sulfate in the soil profile is available. For proper interpretation of this test, soil organic matter, soil texture, the crop to be grown, and the expected yield level all need to be considered.

As you know, this is the time of year to start thinking about topdressing winter wheat with some nitrogen (N), but Mother Nature isn’t cooperating in some parts of the southern Plains.

Given the dry conditions and some fairly small wheat in many fields due to delayed fall planting, Kansas Stater University Extension shares some key elements to consider when deciding on the exact N fertilizer program for this year's crop.