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Optimizing N Management Without Ammonium Nitrate Drs. Alan Blaylock and Larry Murphy Nitrogen-use efficiency coming more into focus with the gradual phasing out of ammonium nitrate. Issue 54, Vol. 14, No. 4 - Fall 2006 - Pages 20-22 (PDF, 3 pages, 146 KB)
Fall Surface-Applied Fluid P Movement Into Soil Limits Potential Loss to Erosion Dr. John Kovar Two years of measurements show that fall-applied fluid P moves into the soil, limiting losses and maintaining relatively higher levels of bioavailable P in top six inches of soil. Issue 54, Vol. 14, No. 4 - Fall 2006 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 270 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)
Banding Means Higher Yields and Better Return on Investment FFF Review Surface band provides better soil contact, higher nutrient concentrations in bands, diminished nutrient fixation, and greater availability for plant uptake. Issue 43, Vol. 11, No.  4 - Fall 2003 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 72 KB)
Nutrient Placement Affects Yield in Grain Sorghum Dr. Dan Sweeney Kansas scientist compares sorghum responses to broadcast, dribble, and knifing of NPK suspension fertilizers in two-year placement study. Issue 26, Vol. 7, No. 3 - Summer 1999 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 253 KB)
Surface Banding Superior To Broadcasting On Reduced-Till Dr. Raun Lohry Field studies demonstrate yield benefits in corn, wheat and brome grass. Issue 22, Vol. 6, No. 3 - Summer 1998 - Pages 14-18 (PDF, 3 pages, 152 KB)

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