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WINTER

Fluid Starters Boost Cotton Yields Dr. Paul E. Fixen and Dr. Raun D. Lohry
Studies in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina show that cotton reponds well to starters.
(PDF, 3 pages, 17 KB)

Nitrification Inhibitor/Fluid Starter Combinations Benefit Corn Yields Jerry Huffman
 Research shows possible synergy from combining two seemingly unrelated corn production practices.
(PDF, 2 pages, 14 KB)

Point Injection: Viable Option for Growers Paul S. Belzer
 Studies show improved field responses, minimal soil disturbance, reduced energy costs and increased fertilizer efficiency. (PDF, 3 pages, 75 KB)

Effective Phosphate Management Material Contributed by the Potash & Phosphate Institute
 Understanding behavior of phosphorus relative to environment and recent technology is critical in tapping this elusive nutrient so essential to plant growth.
(PDF, 2 pages, 33 KB)
“There must be phosphorus uptake by half of the root system.” Dr. Stanley Barber
Dr. Stanley Barber, Purdue University distinguished professor emeritus, stresses nutrient placement as key to maximizing crop yields, during interview with Fluid Journal.
(PDF, 3 pages, 49 KB)
SPRING
Systems Agriculture At Open Grounds Farm Dr. John R. Anderson, Jr. and Gabriele Onorato
Precision fluid fertilizer and pesticide management protect ecosystem at 44,000-acre site in North Carolina.
(PDF, 3 pages, 271 KB)
Multi-crop Responses To Starters Vary Dr. Paul E. Fixen and Dr. Raun D. Lohry
Researchers report on yield responses to starters applied on soybeans, canola, sorghum, potatoes, and sugar beets
(PDF, 3 pages, 19 KB)
Fluids Shine in Ammonia Volatilization Comparisons Dr. Richard H. Fox and William P. Piekielek
Tests in no-till corn fields in central Pennsylvania compare UAN with urea.
(PDF, 2 pages, 11 KB)
N Rate, Hybrid and Plant Population Affect Corn Yield Drs. P. R. Thomison, J. W. Johnson and D. J. Eckert
Studies conducted over three-year span in eight different environments.
(PDF, 2 pages, 12 KB)
Effective Nitrogen Management FFF Review
N-use efficiency/environmental satety hinge on how well this mobile nutrient is managed.
(PDF, 2 pages, 118 KB)
SUMMER
Chlorophyll Meter Promising As Tool For Nitrogen Management Chad Berghoefer and Dr. Randy Killorn
But variances in weather and hybrids make it difficult to develop a standard critical level.
(PDF, 3 pages, 58 KB)
Effective Potassium Management FFF Review
Proper fertility vital with this relatively immobile nutrient.
(PDF, 3 pages, 18 KB)
Extra Crop Is Payoff In Dryland No-till Intensified Cropping System Dr. D.G. Westfall, Dr. G.A. Peterson, R. L. Kolberg, L. Sherrod
N management improves in dryland no-till production system where cropping intensity is increased versus traditional wheat-fallow system.
(PDF, 3 pages, 22 KB)
Less Than Optimum N Rates? Dr. D.H. Sander
Perhaps. Nebraska researcher warns that reducing N rate much below optimum would produce unacceptable yield and income losses for producer and drive up food prices.
(PDF, 2 pages, 25 KB)
Foliar Fertilization of K On Cotton Shows Potential Dr. Derrick M. Oosterhuis
Results of three-year Beltwide study to correct K deficiencies in soil through foliar fertilization indicate need for more basic research.
(PDF, 2 pages, 20 KB)
FALL
Does N-P Starter Composition Affect Phosphate Availability in Cotton Soils? Drs. John L. Kovar and Eddie R. Funderburg
Louisiana researchers find that N-P starters increase soil supply of phosphate even in soils that test very high, and that the amount of phosphate in the material, rather than the N:P2O5 ratio, is important.
(PDF, 3 pages, 18 KB)
Effective Zinc Management FFF Review
An infinitesimal amount of this mighty nutrient goes a long way in helping to product yield gains.
(PDF, 3 pages, 14 KB)
Systems Approach Produces Yield Gains F. Ronald Mulford and Dr. William J. Kenworthy
Crop rotations, combined with enhanced fertility, supplemental water, and appropriate variety selection, produce significant yield gains.
(PDF, 2 pages, 26 KB)
Nitrification Inhibitor in Fluid Starters Improves Corn N Uptake Drs. D.D. Francis, J.W. Doran, R.D. Lohry
Nebraska research also shows increased microbial immobilization of N.
(PDF, 2 pages, 16 KB)
Nitrogen Fluids Improve Yield and Quality of Wheat Dr. P. S. Kettlewell and Jane M. Cooper
Soil-applied and foliar N applications show positive responses in UK winter wheat studies.
(PDF, 2 pages, 14 KB)
“Zinc is the most widespread micronutrient deficiency in the Corn Belt.” FFF Exclusive
An interview with Dr. John Mortvedt of Colorado State University.
(PDF, 3 pages, 49 KB)

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