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WINTER
Fluids Outdual Granular In Australian Wheat Trials
Dr. R.E. Holloway, Dr. I. Bertrand, Mrs. A.J. Frischke, Mrs. D.M. Brace, and Dr. M.J. McLaughlin

Fluid sources of P, N, and Zn performed markedly better than granular fertilizers in terms of promoting dry matter, P uptake, and grain yield.
(PDF, 3 pages, 27 KB)
Calcium’s Role In Plant Nutrition
Dr. G. W. Easterwood

Research shows soluble calcium fertilizer plays vital role in production of high-quality crops.
(PDF, 3 pages, 21 KB)
Fluid Starters Bump Cotton Yields
Drs. C.W. Bednarz, G.H. Harris, and W.D. Shurley
Net economic returns were also higher than untreated check in 23 of 30 comparisons.
(PDF, 3 pages, 117 KB)
SPRING
P and K Reserves Growing Thinner
Drs. P.E. Fixen and T.S. Murrell

Do we know enough about optimum soil test levels and nutrient needs at high yield levels is the question being asked.
(PDF, 3 pages, 300 KB)
Sidedressing Nitrogen in Corn Makes Sense
It is not only friendly to the environment but also improves return on investment and crop yields.
(PDF, 2 pages, 15 KB)
Liquid N Shines in Turf Applications
Dr. C. F. Mancino, Ms. Dianne Petrunak, and Mr. Douglas Wilkinson

Shows less N loss compared to granulars in 1999 Penn State University putting green trials.
(PDF, 2 pages, 22 KB)
Micronutrient Response Enhanced By Fluid Starters
Dr. Alan Blaylock

Mixed solutions create intimate contact between nutrient compounds in the various carriers combined.
(PDF, 3 pages, 20 KB)
SUMMER
Fine-tuning Soil/Plant Needs Critical In Potato Production
Drs. Terry A. Tindall and Dale Westermann

Western scientists probe into factors affecting potato crop needs for potassium.
(PDF, 3 pages, 68 KB)
One Good Way To Add Punch To Starters: Include Sulfur
Dr. John G. Clapp

Industry agronomist says potential yield increases from adding sulfur to starters should be even more positive in the future due to a decline in atmospheric sulfur.
(PDF, 2 pages, 56 KB)
Are You Approaching Yield Thresholds?
Dr. Achim Dobermann, et al.

Nebraska researchers suggest the answer is “no.” Increased plant populations and nutrients can bring higher corn yields, plus the added benefit of increased carbon sequestration.
(PDF, 3 pages, 69 KB)
Starters Bump Grain Sorghum Yields
Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney

Kansas experiments were conducted on both minimum-till and no-till systems, using 2 x 2 and dribble methods of placement.
(PDF, 2 pages, 91 KB)
FALL
How Far Have We Progressed With Precision Agriculture?
Dr. Paul E. Fixen

We’re not as far down a road bumpier than we expected, author claims. However, enironmental pressures will speed its acceptance in making it a
permanent fixture.
(PDF, 3 pages, 109 KB)
What About N in NPK Starters?
Dr. R.e. Lamond, Dr. W.B. Gordon, B.J. Niehues and C.J. Olsen

Be careful, Kansas researchers warn, about how high you raise those N rates.
(PDF, 2 pages, 35 KB)
Do Starters Work Better in Reduced-Till Systems?
Dr. Larry G. Bundy

Research suggests that beneficial responses to starter may be more frequent, and the size of the response greater in high residue systems, specially in no-till.
(PDF, 3 pages, 40 KB)
P Starters Bump Yields In Corn/Soybean Rotations
DR. GYLES RANDALL AND JEFFREY VETSCH

Researchers stress that optimum placement of phosphorus (P) is essential in reduced-till systems, especially in soils testing low in P.
(PDF, 4 pages, 30 KB)

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