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WINTER
Environmental Implications Of Biomass Removal
Dr. J.L. Hatfield

Removal of corn residue would lead to decreases in vitally needed soil organic matter and increases in soil erosion.
(PDF, 4 pages, 357 KB)
Still Important: Starters On High P Soils
Ron Mulford

Maryland studies show P improves corn yields even when soil P levels are high.
(PDF, 2 pages, 212 KB)
Maximizing Forage/Beef Yields In Wheat/Stocker Production Systems
Dr. John Sij , Phyllis Dyer, and Mark Belew

Studies in Texas plains examine optimal N fertility levels in both no-till and conventional-till production systems.
(PDF, 3 pages, 263 KB)
NPKS Starters Improve Profitability On High-Testing Soils
Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeff Vetsch

Studies conducted at Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca, Minnesota.
(PDF, 3 pages, 160 KB)
A Look At The Rise Of Fluid Fertilizers In Australia
Matt Evans

R&D is paving the way by introducing and attracting more and more producers to the benefits of fluids over granular.
(PDF, 3 pages, 213 KB)
Stopping N Losses More Urgent Than Ever With Current Nitrogen Prices
INDUSTRY AT WORK

More and more growers are looking to urease inhibitors to curb N losses.
(PDF, 2 pages, 325 KB)
EARLY SPRING
What’s Right Amount of N? Using Sensors May Provide Better Answer
Dr. Newell R. Kitchen

For variable-rate applications, in-fi eld on-the-go sensors may be just the ticket for applying the correct amount of N.
(PDF, 3 pages, 309 KB)
Automatic Guidance Systems Add Efficiency To Fertilizer Management
Dr. Tony J. Vyn and Terry D. West

Most precise GPS guidance available is the RTK system.
(PDF, 3 pages, 364 KB)
Split N and P Fertigation Benefi cial For Pear Production
Drs. Xinhua Yin, Clark Seavert, and Jinhe Bai

Banding N and P also increases fruit yield and size in Oregon studies.
(PDF, 3 pages, 703 KB)
In Search Of The Right Starter Combinations To Optimize Corn Yields
Dr. Ron Heiniger

North Carolina studies look at best blend of nutrients, best rate, and the impact of additives.
(PDF, 3 pages, 917 KB)
Efficiency: Key To Boosting Bottom Line!
FFF Review

If there was ever a time to pay attention to efficient means of nutrient application, it is now.
(PDF, 3 pages, 219 KB)
LATE SPRING
Managing To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Drs. D. Walters, K. Cassman, A. Dobermann, M. Adviento-Borbe, A. Liska, J. Specht and H. Yang

Managing at high yield levels creates large sinks for carbon and mineral N, providing prerequisite for reducing global warming potential.
(PDF, 3 pages, 843 KB)
Fluids Key To Nutrient Effi ciencies In Irrigation Management
Dr. Thomas A. Ruehr

Lend themselves to application through micro-sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
(PDF, 3 pages, 833 KB)
A Closer Look At P And Water Management On Productivity Of Apple And Sweet Cherry
Drs. G. H. Neilsen, F. Kappel, P. Toivonen, and D. Neilsen

Five-year study shows benefi ts of P fertigation on apple; research on sweet cherry in early stages.
(PDF, 3 pages, 966 KB)
NPK Inputs At Optimum Growth Stage Critical For Maximizing Yields In Irrigated Chilies
Dr. J. C. Silvertooth, R. Soto-Ortiz, Dr. A. Galadima

Two-year fi eld studies conducted in Arizona and New Mexico to collect data for future management and scheduling.
(PDF, 3 pages, 811 KB)
Band Placement Critical To Potato Yield
Dr. Bryan G. Hopkins and Stewart C. Stephens

Field trials in southeastern Idaho calcareous soils show significant increases in tuber yield for deep-placed treatments.
(PDF, 3 pages, 805 KB)
FALL
Foliar K Makes Difference On Muskmelon Fruit Quality
Drs. J. L. Jifon and G. E. Lester

Even though soil K concentrations were high, supplemental foliar K treatments improved fruit quality in Texas studies.
(PDF, 3 pages, 334 KB)
Phosphorus Applications Benefit Cotton Yields
Dr. D. R. Krieg, D. P. Allen and J. S. Reiter

Magnitude of benefit dependent on water supply being the primary driver of yield increases.
(PDF, 4 pages, 321 KB)
Limiting N Loss In No-till Corn And Grain Sorghum Production
Dr. Barney Gordon

Slow-release polymer-coated urea product are beginning to become available for agricultural use.
(PDF, 3 pages, 306 KB)
Good Risk Management Requires Planning
Dr. Willis E. Anthony

We usually and wisely look into the future by exploring the past.
(PDF, 3 pages, 372 KB)

2008 > Back to Topics