1996 > Back to Topics |
| WINTER |
| Drip Irrigation Improves N Efficiency Dr. T.K. Hartz Trend in California is drip irrigation to improve water/N management and protect environment. (PDF, 3 pages, 222 KB) |
| Beware of N Lockup in Reactivated CRP Fields Dr. Paul Fixen Carbon to nitrogen ratios higher than 30:1 could temporarily immobilize soil or fertilizer N in high-residue fields. (PDF, 2 pages, 16 KB) |
| Starters Perform More Consistently Than Seed-Placed Fertilizers K.B. Ritchie, Dr. R.G. Hoeft, Dr. E.D. Nafziger, L.C. Gonzini, J.J. Warren Illinois researchers compare 2 x 2 starter with seed-placed fertilizer treatments in no-till corn field studies. (PDF, 2 pages, 216 KB) |
| Fine-tuning N For The Environment Dr. Raun Lohry Understanding the nature of N and how it can be managed are essential to making fertility practices environmentally friendly. (PDF, 2 pages, 21 KB) |
| Residue Management In West Dr. Julian Smith Problems peculiar to region provide a host of challenges to western conservation tillage growers. (PDF, 3 pages, 21 KB) |
| SPRING |
| Precision Farming: One Key To Quality Water Dr. James S. Schepers Author discusses the elements of site-specific management that ensure maximum nutrient-use efficiency and environmental stewardship. (PDF, 3 pages, 21 KB) |
| SUMMER |
| Starters Bump Yields In Edible Bean Country Dr. Alan D. Blaylock Wyoming researcher studies yield responses to variables in fertilizer applications and planting date. (PDF, 3 pages, 19 KB) |
| Corn Hybrids Vary In Response To Starter Fertilizers Drs. W. B. Gordon, D. L. Fjell, and D. A. Whitney Possibility of different rooting characteristics in hybrids prompts this two-year study of selected corn varieties grown under no-till, dryland conditions. (PDF, 3 pages, 21 KB) |
| KTS Boosts Potato Yields Dr. Richard T. Zink Colorado researcher explores the role of potassium thiosulfate in potato production. (PDF, 2 pages, 14 KB) |
| N: the Vital Nutrient in the Great Plains Dr. Gary Peterson Cropping intensification brings greater need for N fertilizers in Great Plains. (PDF, 2 pages, 17 KB) |
| Trickle Irrigation: One Answer To Site-Specific Nutrient Management Drs. Thomas A. Doerge and T. L. Thompson Practice is combined with tissue nitrate testing used to avoid N deficiencies as well as unneeded N inputs. (PDF, 3 pages, 55 KB) |
| FALL |
| Fertigation Enhances Grapefruit Yield Dr. Brain J. Boman When combined with single broadcast fertilization, fertigation of orchards produces results superior to several conventional broadcast applications. (PDF, 3 pages, 31 KB) |
| Effects Of Seed-placed P Studied Jim Gerwing, Dr. Ron Gelderman and Anthony Bly South Dakota researchers find a number of variables determine tolerance of corn to P placed close to the seed. (PDF, 2 pages, 26 KB) |
| N Fights Corn Root Worms? Dr.Walter E. Riedell Data from South Dakota research suggest that N management could play an important role in improving tolerance to corn root worms. (PDF, 3 pages, 90 KB) |
| Nutrient Demand High In Bermudagrass Drs. B.C. Darst, J.N. Pratt, H.D. Pennington, W.B. Gass Studies show yield benefits of proper fertilization on southern dairy pastures. (PDF, 2 pages, 25 KB) |
| Management Key In Efficient, Profitable Alfalfa Production FFF Review Nutrient needs and profitability must be balanced with environmental stewardship. (PDF, 3 pages, 185 KB) |
1996 > Back to Topics |