In the past decade, scientists have been reporting that America’s move from burning coal to natural gas and low-sulfur coal has led to a large decrease in the amount of atmospheric sulfur, compared to 40 years ago. And while that’s good news for the environment, it also has led to a new challenge for the country’s farmers.

While sulfate can move readily through the soil profile, recent research in Minnesota demonstrates that the sulfate form of sulfur can be applied in fall and benefit corn production.

Soybean response to sulfur has been variable across the Midwest. Here are answers to questions about applying sulfur to your soybean crop.

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Topcon Agriculture, we are joined by fertility expert Neal Kinsey, to discuss the need for sulfur and its significant role in plant protein, nodulation in legumes, seed and chlorophyll production, rooting ability and disease protection.

University studies indicate you could save as much as $52 per acre by delaying applications of phosphorus, potassium or sulfur if soil tests are above critical levels.

As the crop progresses, some nutritional problems often become more evident to farmers. Here are a few to consider.

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