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Timing of N and P Crucial In Achieving High Corn Yields Drs. M. Alley, M. Martz, and W. Thomason Inadequate N availability during first six weeks after planting can result in reduced yield potentials. Issue 57, Vol. 15, No. 3 - Spring 2007 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 355 KB)
Dealer Provides "Recipe For High-Yielding Soybeans" Industry at Work Shows customers how to become top producers by following proven six-step program. Issue 48, Vol. 13, No. 2 - Late Spring 2005 - Pages 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 320 KB)
Fluids Reduce Costs Versus Dry In Drill-seeded Rice Production Drs. Fred Turner and Mike Jund Banding of fluid fertilizer and early flood improved mid-season N content of plants receiving all fertilizer at planting. Issue 48, Vol. 13, No. 2 - Early Spring 2005 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 375 KB)
Is Fertilizing For Grain Quality Different From Fertilizing For Yield? Dr. Fred Below, Juliann Seebauer, and Martin Uribelarrea Illinois studies show that N rate needed to maximize grain protein is higher than that needed to optimize grain yield. Issue 47, Vol. 13, No.  1 - Winter 2005 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 103 KB)
Proper Nutrient/Water Input, Key To High-yielding Cotton Dr. Daniel Kreig Management of nutrient supplies, especially in nitrogen and phosphorus, ensures deficiencies will not occur during early stages of fruit development. Issue 47, Vol. 13, No. 1 - Spring 2004 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 90 KB)
Can Agriculture and Environmentalists Align Interests? Dr. Kenneth G. Cassman Yes. By protecting biodiversity and water quality. Issue 46, Vol. 12, No.  3 - Fall 2004 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 154 KB)  
N-use Efficiency Improves In Ecological Intensification Project Drs. T. Arkebauer, A. Dobermann, K. Cassman, R. Drijber, J. Lindquist, J. Specht, D. Walters, and H. Yang Management systems are designed to preserve environment. Issue 46, Vol. 12, No.  3 - Fall 2004 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 233 KB)  
Mega-Yields with Twin-Row Planting Gene and Dean Carstens Authors foresee exceeding 300 bu/A corn and 85 bu/A soybean yields at a profitable level and with no adverse environmental impact. Issue 42, Vol. 11, No.  3 - Late Spring 2003 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 19 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. Issue 38, Vol. 10, No. 3 - Summer 2002 - Pages 14-18 (PDF, 3 pages, 68.8 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. Issue 34, Vol. 9, No. 3 - Summer 2001 - Pages 16-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 27.6 KB)  
It Takes More Than Just NPK Dr. Byron Vaughan Soil moisture, drainage, compaction, pH, and micronutrients are all factors that, if ignored, can limit the potential of NPK. Issue 25, Vol. 7, No. 2 - Spring 1999 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 17.8 KB)  
One Answer to Global Warming: High-Yield Agriculture Bill Lohry Increased crop yields could sequester more CO2 to help mitigate emissions of fossil fuels while also supplying a hungry world with more food. Issue 21, Vol. 6, No. 2 - Spring 1998 - Pages 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 114 KB)  
Doing Things Right Francis Childs Iowa corn champ tells how he has been able to top 300 bu/A. Issue 17, Vol. 5, No. 2 - Spring 1997 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 55.0 KB)  
Reviving High-Yield Production Systems Dr. Harold E. Reetz, Jr. Space-age technology is providing some important tools to help meet the challenges of the next century. Issue 17, Vol. 5, No. 2 - Spring 1997 - Pages 14-17 (PDF, 3 pages, 240 KB)  
Rule No. 1 For High Yields In Reduced-till: Proper Management! Dr. Jay W. Johnson Selecting good hybrids, planting on time, minimizing crop pests, and properly supplying nutrient needs are among essentials outlined by Ohio researcher. Issue 8, Vol. 3, No. 1 - Winter 1995 - Pages 26-29 (PDF, 2 pages, 16.0 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. Issue 7, Vol. 2, No. 4 - Fall 1994 - Pages 20-21 (PDF, 2 pages, 26.6 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. Issue 5, Vol. 2, No. 2 - Winter 1994 - Pages 22-23 (PDF, 2 pages, 12.5 KB)  

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