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NPKS Starters Improve Profitability On High-Testing Soils Studies conducted at Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca, Minnesota. Issue 59, Vol. 16, No. 1 - Winter 2008 - Page 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages 159 KB)
Still Important: Starters On High P Soils Maryland studies show P improves corn yields even when soil P levels are high.. Issue 59, Vol. 16, No. 1 - Winter 2008 - Page 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages 212 KB)
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)
A Look At Seed-safe Applications of Fluids Dr. George Rehm, Dr. John Lamb, and Mark Bredehoeft Multi-Year Study looks at how well fertilizers fit in with concept of placing fertilizer close to seed at planting. Issue 55, Vol. 15, No. 1 - Winter 2007 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 91 KB)
What is Optimum Placement of NPKS Starters for Corn on High-Testing Soils? Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeff Vetsch Minnesota researchers seek answers as they conduct corn studies at research center in Waseca, Minnesota. Issue 55, Vol. 15, No. 1 - Winter 2007 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 91 KB)
Applying Some Starter N at Seeding Critical in Spring Wheat and Canola Drs. G. Lafond, S. Brandt, W. May, C. Grant and A. Johnston Canadian researchers speculate that 50 percent of total N required should be applied at seeding to minimize risks with post-emergent N applications. Issue 52, Vol. 14, No. 2 - Early Spring 2006 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 2 pages, 54 KB)
Starters Bump Corn Yields 17 bu/A Versus No-Starter Controls Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeff Vetsch Minnesota 2004 study showed that yields tended to be greater when sulfur was included in the starter in a wet, cool year. Issue 52, Vol. 14, No. 2 - Early Spring 2006 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 63 KB)
When Banding Near the Seed, Be Careful! Drs. George Rehm, John Lamb, and Mark Bredehoeft Best if there is a small amount of soil between the seed and fertilizer. Issue 52, Vol. 14, No. 2 - Early Spring 2006 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 2 pages, 91 KB)
Starter Applications of APP Show Positive Response in Sugarbeet Trials Drs. Bryan Hopkins and Jason Ellsworth Surface banding APP (10-34-0) did not show increased sugar percent or yield; at one site it significantly reduced sugar yield. Issue 48, Vol. 13, No. 2 - Early Spring 2005 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 590 KB)
Surface Banding Effective for Corn Starter FFF Review Mounting evidence shows surface dribbling starter puts N and P closer to plant roots than broadcasting.. Issue 44, Vol. 12, No. 1 - Early Spring 2004 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 72 KB)
Don't Overlook Effect of Variables on P Use in Corn-Soybean Rotations Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch Tillage Systems, P placement, P levels in soils, and applied P rate can affect yields and economic return Minnesota studies show. Issue 44, Vol. 12, No. 1 - Early Spring 2004 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 55 KB)
K in NP Starters Helps Bump Corn Yields Dr. Barney Gordon Three-year study shows that adding potassium can supply extra punch to push yields higher, even though soils already test high in P and K. Issue 42, Vol. 11, No.  3 - Late Spring 2003 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 2 pages, 19 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)
Using Starters to Reduce Broadcast Applications of P in Sugar Beets Drs. Albert L. Sims and Larry J. Smith Studies show P starters produced yields equal to or exceeding those produced by larger rates of P applied through broadcasting. Issue 42, Vol. 11, No.  3 - Late Spring 2003 - Pages 8-10 (PDF, 2 pages, 20 KB)
Searching for More Effective Corn Starters in Conservation Tillage Dr. John Kovar A combination of laboratory/greenhouse and field experiments offers useful information to dealers, producers, and agronomists. Issue 41, Vol. 11, No.  2 - Early Spring 2003 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 46 KB)
What About Starter Placement in High Phosphorus Soils? F. Ronald Mulford Maryland researcher takes a look at alternative methods of placing starters in soils testing excessively high. Issue 40, Vol. 11, No.  1 - Winter 2003 - Pages 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 28 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. Issue 39, Vol. 10, No. 4 - Fall 2002 - Pages 18-22 (PDF, 2 pages, 30.3 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. Issue 39, Vol. 10, No. 4 - Fall 2002 - Pages 14-17 (PDF, 2 pages, 40.4 KB)
What About N in NPK Starters? Dr. R.E. Lamond, Dr. W.B. Gordon, B.J. Niegues, C.J. Olsen Be careful, Kansas researchers warn, about how high you raise those N rates. Issue 39, Vol. 10, No. 4 - Fall 2002 - Pages 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 28.3 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. Issue 38, Vol. 10, No. 3 - Summer 2002 - Pages 19-2 (PDF, 2 pages, 91.3 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. Issue 38, Vol. 10, No. 3 - Summer 2002 - Pages 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 56.3 KB)
Micronutrient Response Enhanced by Fluid Starters Dr. Alan Blaylock Mixed solutions create intimate contact between nutrient compounds in the various carriers combined. Issue 37, Vol. 10, No. 2 - Spring 2002 - Pages 18-20 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.5 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. Issue 36, Vol. 10, No. 1 - Winter 2002 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 116 KB)
Ortho vs Poly Dr. Raun Lohry Author takes a look at the history and behavior of ortho and polyphosphates. Issue 35, Vol. 9, No. 4 - Fall 2001 - Pages 17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 25.4 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. Issue 35, Vol. 9, No. 4 - Fall 2001 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 47.1 KB)
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. Issue 35, Vol. 9, No. 4 - Fall 2001 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 2 pages, 18.4 KB)
Calculating Salt Index Dr. John J. Mortvedt Salt content is one of the most critical characteristics of fertilizers that should be considered when ferilizers are applied, especially with seed-row or "in-furrow" placement. Issue 33, Vol. 9, No. 2 - Spring 2001 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 23.8 KB)
What About P Placement and Rate on Furrow Irrigated, Ridge-Tilled Grain Sorghum? Drs. W. B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney Three-year Kansas study shows broadcasting not as effective as banding, plus higher P rates improved yields. Issue 30, Vol. 8, No. 3 - Summer 2000 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 22.6 KB)
Use Local Databases to Help Sell Fertilizer Drs. Adrian M. Johnston and Cynthia Grant Effects of compaction and how starter fertilizers can compensate is but one example of where dealers can help growers via databases. Issue 29, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Spring 2000 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 21.0 KB)
What About ‘One Pass’ Fertilization/Seeding Drs. Adrian M. Johnston and Cynthia Grant Canadian studies with liquid show minimal effect on wheat germination and maintenance of yields. Not so with barely and canola. Issue 29, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Spring 2000 - Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 23.5 KB)
Corn/Soybeans Respond To Starter Dr. James R. Woodruff Studies show that starters produce optimum responses in coastal plain soil with low K-holding capacity. Issue 28, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Winter 1999 - Pages 16-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 20.3 KB)
Late-Planted Soybeans Respond To Nitrogen Starter M.E. Starling, Dr. C. Wesley Wood, Dr. David B. Weaver Cultivars are compared with varying responses to applied starters at low-N rates. Future studies will focus more on optimum N rates. Issue 28, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Winter 1999 - Pages 24-25 (PDF, 2 pages, 75.6 KB)
Fluid Starters Bump Yields In High P And High K Soils Dr. W.B. Gordon Kansas field experiments on corn and soybeans compare two K sources and two placement methods at varying application rates. Issue 28, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Winter 1999 - Pages 26-30 (PDF, 2 pages, 14.6 KB)
A Look At Starters, Row Cleaners And N Placement In No-Till Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch Minnesota researchers use study to determine effects of its components on no-till continuous corn and corn after soybeans. Issue 27, Vol. 7, No. 4 - Fall 1999 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 253 KB)
All About Starters Dr. D.L. Wright Florida scientist offers tips on how to use starters, plus describes the many benefits that accrue from their use. He focuses on corn. Issue 24, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Winter 1998 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 20.7 KB)
Cotton Starters Showing Potential In Coastal Plain Drs. C.W. Bednarz, and G.J. Gascho Georgia scientists study effects of using fluid starters in combination with broiler litter often used on southeastern croplands. Issue 24, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Winter 1998 - Pages 22-26 (PDF, 2 pages, 22.3 KB)
Response To Starter Combinations Varies With Corn/Sorghum Hybrids Drs. W.B. Gordon and G.M. Pierzynski Kansas First-year trials using fluid combinations suggest responses can be economical for some hybrids, even on soils that are not low in available nutrients. Issue 19, Vol. 5, No. 4 - Fall 1997 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 206 KB)
Starters Boost Yields Of Corn Rotated With Cotton Drs. Henry J. Mascagni, Jr. and Donald J. Boquet Louisiana three-year study shows that planting date and hybrid selection can affect corn response to fluid starters. Issue 19, Vol. 5, No. 4 - Fall 1997 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 22.6 KB)
Corn Yield Responses To Starters Vary With Climatic Conditions Drs. E.C. Varsa and S.A. Ebelhar Nitrapyrin additions to fluid starters have significant effect on early growth in 1996 trials conducted by Illinois researchers. Issue 18, Vol. 5, No. 3 - Summer 1997 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 21.8 KB)
High Fertilizer Rates Placed Near Seed Benefit Wheat/Canola Drs. L.D. Bailey and C.A. Grant Studies, using fluids on zero- and conventional-till, show greater risk with canola then wheat. Issue 18, Vol. 5, No. 3 - Summer 1997 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 4 pages, 24.8 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. Issue 14, Vol. 4, No. 3 - Summer 1996 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 21.0 KB)
Starters Bump Yields In Edible Bean Country Dr. Alan D. Blaylock Wyoming researchers studies yield responses to variables in fertilizer applications and planting date. Issue 14, Vol. 4, No. 3 - Summer 1996 - Pages 7-9 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.4 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 cornfield studies. Issue 12, Vol. 4, No. 1 - Winter 1996 - Pages 18-21 (PDF, 3 pages, 89.1 KB)
Starters Bump Sorghum Yields 18 Percent Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney Kansas researchers also find fluid starters applied at right N: P ratio improve early-season growth and hasten maturity. Issue 11, Vol. 3, No. 4 - Fall 1995 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.8 KB)
Starters With Zinc Increase Bean Yields Dr. Alan D. Blaylock Wyoming studies also show yields increase and plants mature more quickly with later plantings. Issue 9, Vol. 3, No. 2 - Spring 1995 - Pages 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 20.7 KB)
Starters Respond More Favorably In Reduced-Till Environments Dr. Paul E. Fixen Studies are showing crop responses in responses in reduced-till systems outperform those in conventional-till. Issue 8, Vol. 3, No. 1 - Winter 1995 - Pages 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 18.1 KB)
Does N-P Starter Composition Affect Phosphate Availability In Cotton Soils? Drs. John L. Kovar and Eddie R. Funderburg Louisiana researchers find that N-P starters increase soil supply of phosphate even in soils that test very high, and that the amount of phosphate in the material, rather than the N:P2O5 ratio, is important. Issue 7, Vol. 2, No. 4 - Fall 1994 - Pages 11-13
Nitrification Inhibitor In Fluid Starters Improves Corn N Uptake Drs. D.D. Francis, J.W. Doran, R.D. Lohry Nebraska research also shows increased microbial immobilization of N. Issue 7, Vol. 2, No. 4 - Fall 1994 - Pages 22-23 (PDF, 2 pages, 16.1 KB)
Multi-crop Responds To Starters Vary Drs. Paul E. Fixen and Raun D. Lohry Researchers report on yield responses to starters applied on soybeans, canola, sorghum, potatoes, and sugar beets. Issue 5, Vol. 2, No. 2 - Winter 1994 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.2 KB)
Fluid Starters Boost Cotton Yields Drs. Raun D. Lohry and Paul E. Fixen Studies in Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina show that cotton responds well to starters. Issue 4, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Winter 1994 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 17.4 KB)
Nitrification Inhibitor/Fluid Starter Combinations Benefit Corn Yields Jerry Huffman Research shows possible synergy from combining two seemingly unrelated corn production practices. Issue 4, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Winter 1994 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 14.2 KB)
A Look At Starters On Corn Drs. Paul E. Fixen and Raun D. Lohry Three-part series will report on effects switch to conservation tillage is having on fertilizer placement practices in row crops. Issue 3, Vol. 1, No. 3 - Fall 1993 - Pages 14-17 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.0 KB)
Fine-Tuning for Ridge-Till Michael J. Mainz Illinois scientist evaluates placement methods and "weed and feed," using fluid fertilizers in ridge-till systems. Issue 3, Vol. 1, No. 3 - Fall 1993 - Pages 26-27 (PDF, 2 pages, 13.9 KB)
"It’s a better system management-wise" Staff Report So says Iowa farmer Ben Flathers about his ridge-till system, during interview with Fluid Journal. Issue 2, Vol. 1, No. 2 - Late Spring 1993 - Page 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 84.1 KB)
Liquid Starter Makes Conservation-Till Work Dr. Raun Lohry Research shows liquid starter continue to excel under intensive management. Issue 1, Vol. 1, No. 1 - Spring 1993 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 4 pages, 104 KB)

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