Wet Weather Has Farmers Wondering About Additional Nitrogen Applications 

Source: University of Illinois

The Illinois State Water Survey says that wet conditions in March, April and May 2009 were the “fifth wettest since statewide records began in 1895,” leading many farmers to wonder if they should apply more nitrogen (N) fertilizer to cornfields...

Wet Soil Can Lead To Nitrogen Loss In Farm Fields 

Source: Kansas State University

With the recent heavy rains across parts of Kansas, saturated soils have become common in many areas. This can potentially cause loss of nitrogen (N) from the soil, says Kansas State University (K-State) Agronomist Dave Mengel. "There have been a number of questions...

You Can No Longer Ignore Greenhouse Gases’ Impact on Agriculture 

Source: IHS Global Insight

If you have not followed issues concerning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it's time to start. The EPA has proposed that atmospheric greenhouse gases endanger the health and welfare of current ...

Soybean Seed: To Treat or Not to Treat 

By Laura Sweets, University of Missouri

The 2009 season is shaping up to be an interesting and challenging season. Right now there are still questions on whether or not to treat soybean seed with seed treatment fungicides...

Phosphorus And Potassium Applications This Spring 

By Fabián Fernández, University of Illinois

With the high price of fertilizers and the late harvest last fall, many fields did not receive the typical phosphorus (P) or potassium (K) applications. Now the question being asked is: Should I apply these nutrients this spring? ...

Four Strategies Help Battle Fertilizer Expense 

By Paul L. Hollis, Farm Press

With fertilizer prices leading the way for increased farming input costs, farmers are looking for strategies that’ll help them maintain nutrient levels while keeping expenses at a minimum. Long-term plots at Auburn University show winter legumes can go a long way in providing adequate nitrogen for a high-yielding cotton crop. “Just two years ago, we were talking about $300-per-ton nitrate urea, and now it’s out of sight,” says Charles Mitchell, Auburn University soil fertility specialist. “Some fertilizer prices...

Potash Corp/ Cuts Production 

The world's largest fertilizer producer has announced plans to curtail potash output after recent industry data showed that North American potash inventories...

Nitrogen Availability From Manure 

On-farm trials of liquid swine and dairy manure nutrient availability provides helpful information for stretching fertilizer dollars. Nitrogen (N) availability...

Efficiency Proficiency 

By Ron Gelderman Professor, Plant Science South Dakota State University

When applying fertilizer as a or starter near or with the seed, growers have new help in knowing how much is too much. Band placement of starter fertilizers...

Is Lower-Priced Urea A Bargain? 

By James Camberato Agronomy Department Purdue University

Urea (46% N) and urea-ammonium nitrate (28% UAN) have typically been about 10/lb. of nitrogen (N) more expensive than anhydrous ammonia. Recently, urea...