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| WINTER |
| Alfalfa Responds To High P Rates, P Banding R.W. Mullen, and Drs. G.V. Johnson, J.F. Stritzke, J.L. Caddel, S.B. Phillips, W.R. Raun Oklahoma State University trials show that additional profit may be realized because implement and labor costs are decreased due to fewer applications. (PDF, 2 pages, 28 KB) |
| Managing Manure As Value-added Service Craig Jorgessen Livestock producers will need to acquire planning expertise to assure application rates comply with governmental regulations. (PDF, 2 pages, 17 KB) |
| Reducting Soil Compaction In Reduced-till Fields FFF Review Compaction is our biggest enemy in reaching yield goals. Densely compacted soils have little space for roots, soil organisms, water or air. (PDF, 3 pages, 39 KB) |
| Does Variable Distribution Affect Liquid P-Use Efficiency? Drs. B. Eghball and D.H. Sander Florida scientist offers tips on how to use starters, plus describes the many benefits that accrue from their use. He focuses on corn. (PDF, 3 pages, 30 KB) |
| SPRING |
| Calculating Salt Index Dr. John J. Mortvedt Salt content is one of the most critical characteristics of fertilizers that should be considered when fertilizers are applied, especially with seed-row or “in furrow”placement. (PDF, 3 pages, 24 KB) |
| When Banding, Fluids Are The Way To Go Dr. Raun Lohry Formulated to meet crop needs for macro-and micronutrients, with every drop having the same analysis, fluid fertilizers offer distinct advantages. (PDF, 3 pages, 143 KB) |
| The Role Of Roots In Maximum Soil Productivity Dr. J. L. Kovar A significant amount of production capital and labor are expended in an effort to provide an environment conducive to plant root growth. Don’t ignore your investment, researcher advises. (PDF, 4 pages, 179 KB) |
| SUMMER |
| What about Foliar NPK On Citrus? Drs. L.G. Albrigo and J.P. Syversten Florida researchers are finding that these sprays at bloom and post-bloom enhance fruit set and yields. (PDF, 3 pages, 20 KB) |
| Are Currently Recommended Fertilizer Management Programs Sufficient? Drs. Tim Arkebauer, Ken Cassman, Achim Dobermann, Rhae Drijber, John Lindquist, Lenis Nelson, William Powers, Ken Russell, James Specht and Daniel Walters Probably not, Nebraska researchers’ observations suggest if maximum attainable yields are goal. (PDF, 3 pages, 28 KB) |
| Can Boron Correct Transient Nutrient Deficiencies? Dr. Patrick Brown Recent California experiments using foliar applications seem to indicate so. More research is needed. (PDF, 3 pages, 26 KB) |
| FALL |
| Two By Two Starter Superior In Grain Sorghum Trials Drs. W. B. Gordon and D. A. Whitney Surface dribble applications greatly improved yields over no-starter check but were not as effective as two by two placement in Kansas minimum-/no-till experiments. (PDF, 2 pages, 18 KB) |
| Corn Responds To Sulfur Fertilization On Eroded Soils Dr. Howard J. Woodard and Anthony Bly Studies conducted in 2000 on no-till, rolling South Dakota landscape show yield variances on different slope positions. (PDF, 2 pages, 21 KB) |
| Ortho Vs. Poly Dr. Raun Lohry Author takes a look at the history and behavior of ortho and polyphosphates. (PDF, 3 pages, 26 KB) |
| NPK Starters Best N-Only Starters Drs. R. E. Lamond and W. B. Gordon Kansas researchers report combo produced superior corn yields even though soil P and K levels were high. (PDF, 3 pages, 48 KB) |
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