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The Future of Crop Production: Exploring the Impact of Biologicals and Biostimulants at the No-Till Conference
Discover the latest trends in sustainable agriculture with a focus on biologicals and biostimulants, as revealed at the No-Till Conference.
Comparing Liquid Phosphate Fertilizers: Midwest Corn Yields
Local Midwest growers are uncovering the untapped potential of this innovative liquid phosphate fertilizer. Preliminary results from Kansas are in, revealing not just improved yields but also remarkable cost-efficiency. Join us as we unveil these exciting developments, marking a significant stride in sustainable agriculture and efficient fertilization.
Orthophosphate vs. Polyphosphate: Understanding the Differences
Discover the crucial distinctions between orthophosphates and polyphosphate fertilizers in our detailed blog. Gain insights into their effects on crop growth and yield. Dive into the comparison of Orthophosphates vs. Polyphosphate Fertilizers now.
An Interview with Dr. Dan Quinn of Purdue University
Dr. Dan Quinn grew up in central Michigan in a small town between Grand Rapids and Lansing and has been surrounded by Ag his whole life. This led him to two degrees at Michigan State university.
An Interview with Dr. Khan and Dr. Mulvaney – Authors of the Potassium Paradox
Having read the paper, "The Potassium Paradox" myself, I thought that it would be interesting to track down the researchers at the University of Illinois who wrote the paper and ask them a few questions I had about their research.
Are You Wasting Precious Profit on Plant Nutrients?
It is commonplace in many parts of the US to fall-apply phosphorus and potassium. Growers often think this practice can build soil P and K levels while increasing yield and maintaining soil nutrient availability.
Applying Phosphorus and Potassium - New Research
It is commonplace in many parts of the US to fall-apply phosphorus and potassium. Growers often think this practice can build soil P and K levels while increasing yield and maintaining soil nutrient availability.
Calcium – How Much Does the Soil Need?
How much calcium do we need in our soil? If you use a Morgan test, you should have a minimum of 2,000# per acre and as a percent of base saturation…
FREE pHOS 24
Why did we name this product FREE pHOS 24? Soil applied phosphate is terribly inefficient. Only about 5% to 10% of what is applied to the soil is available for use by the plant.
Less Applied and More Phosphate in the Plant
In early March of this year, the grower applied 10 gallons per acre of EVEN MORE 8-24-0 on pistachios thru drip irrigation. In prior years, they were applying a competitor 7-21-0 at 15 gallons per acre.
Calcium & Phosphate: Soil Nutrients that Deliver the Perfect Balance
There are two soil nutrients that have the strongest influence on plant growth and reproduction. These two are calcium and phosphate.
Increasing Fruit Size with Potassium and Manganese
Plants use a lot of potassium during the period when they are filling their fruit. One of potassium’s role in the plant is to expand the cells.
Spring Nitrogen Applications
We are rapidly approaching spring fertilizer applications. For the most part, this means applying high amounts of nitrogen on most crops.
Phosphate & Harvest Date
One function of phosphate in annual crops is to control the time from planting to harvest. If the plant does not have enough phosphate available, the time from planting to harvest will increase.
FREE pHOS 24 & pH
Why is FREE pHOS 24 spelled the way that it is? Because pH is very important when it comes to phosphate availability in the soil. First, we should define what pH is.
Phosphorus
How much phosphorus is in soils? There is about 1,000 parts per million of phosphorus in the earths crust. However, phosphorus is never found by itself in the environment, it is always attached to other elements.
Nutrient Interaction
When we apply fertilizer for crop production, we should be focused on getting our soil in balance. The biggest problem that I see is that growers think that if there is a problem, they need to apply a large dose of a nutrient.
Plant Nutrients That Can’t Totally Come From a Foliar
There are three nutrients that can’t totally be supplied by applications of foliar sprays. The three are calcium, potassium and phosphorous.