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1. An Evaluation of Nitrogen Application Methods for Ridge-Planted CornRidge planting is a conservation tillage method receiving some attention in the Midwest at the present time. In this system the crop is planted atop a ridge which was formed by cultivation of the previous year's crop. There is generally no tillage performed between ridge building and the next year's planting. The system is similar to no-till in that large quantities of residue are often present on the soil surface in the spring, most being concentrated in the ridge furrows. Research initiated in... |
2. Identification of Reasons for High Temporal Soil-Test Potassium VariationExtensive research has focused on potassium (K) fertlization and soil K testing during several decades in the Corn Belt. IN Iowa, more t han 200 conventional or on-farm strip trials were conducted since the iddle 1990s until the early 2000s. Results of this research were used to update Iowa State University (ISU) K recommendations in 1999 and in 2002. In spite of increasd knowledge about soil-test K calibration, K fertilizer placement meethods, and needed K fertilizer rates, this research demonstrated... |
3. Nutrient Management Studies in Bio-Fuel Cropping SystemsResearch was conducted to determine the effect of nutrient management practices on bio-fuel crop production, and to evaluate long term effects of bio-fuel crop production on selected chemical, physical and microbiologi cal properties. Experimental plots for research on bio-fuel crops production were established in 2008 at two sites in Missouri. The experimental design was an 8x3 factorial laid out in a sp lit plot design. The main plots were eight bio-fuel cropping systems including: 1) continuous... |
4. Phosphorus and Potassium Removal and Leaching from Residue in Corn and SoybeanResearch is continually being conducted to adjust and update recomm endations for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and to be tter understand relationships betw een nutrient application, grain yield, nutrient removal with harvest, and soil-test values. Studies in Iowa and other states of the north central region have been used to develop guidelines about P and K removal rates in corn and soybean for use together with soil testing information to manage P and K. There is very large temporal variability... |
5. Validating Potassium Fertilizer Guidelines in Alfalfa-corn RotationsIn 2008 to 2010, on-farm research was conducted on 10 fields with medium soil test K (STK) to validate Minnesota K fertilizer guidelines by determining the effect of K fertilizer applications on alfalfa yield and quality in its last production year, and estimating the carryover of excess fertilizer K to first-year corn. We were surprised to find that no K fertilizer was needed to maximize alfalfa yield or overall forage feed value and quality. Luxury consumption of K occurred because as K application... |