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1. Site-Specific Management of Iron Deficiency in CornThe addition of FeS04mH20 in the seed row increases corn (Zea mays L.) yield in areas with Fe deficiency-induced chlorosis. Our objectives were to determine the correct application rate of FeS04.H20 for irrigated corn, identi9 the spatial distribution of Fe deficiency, and alleviate deficiency symptoms with targeted FeS04.H20 applications. Eleven site-years were selected for small-plot studies in western Kansas. At these fields, soil CaC03 content in chlorotic or problematic deficient areas of the... |
2. Nitrate Leaching Characteristics for Various Nitrogen Management Strategies on Irrigated CornEfficient use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer for corn production is important for maximizing economic return to the producer and minimizing NO3 leaching to groundwater. This is especially important on irrigated, sandy soils due to the high infiltration and saturated conductivity and potential risk to the local water supplies. This study is being conducted to quantifL the NO3 leaching potential in the irrigated sands along Kansas' waterways under current and alternative N and water management strategies... |
3. Fertilizer Placement in Fall Strip TillageFall strip-tillage potentially provides an opportunity to increase conservation-till corn yields while sirnplifylng corn planters by minimizing the need for multiple coulters and application of relatively high rates of starter-band fertilizer associated with no-till. However. little is known about the relative efficiency of P and K application using fall strip-till systems co~npared to when starter-band applied in no-till systems. The objectives of the research reported in this study were to evaluate... |
4. Updating General Fertilizer Nitrogen Recommendations for Corn in OntarioCorn yield response data from field trials conducted over the past 30 years which evaluated yield response to fertilizer nitrogen (FN) in Ontario were cornpiled and reanalyzed in order to update general FN recommendations for corn in Ontario. The primary objectives of the reanalysis were to 1) determine the impact of the quadratic plateau model on FN recommendations and 2) develop a set of general recommendations that are free of adjustments based on geographical regions. The new proposed recommendations... |
5. Balancing Agronomy and Environment: N Recommendations in Ontario for the 21st CenturyThe goal of a fertilizer program may be to maximize yields from each ficld, or to maximize profit, or to minimize environmental impact. Recent instances of groundwater contamination with nitrate have focused attention on the need for source water protection, and agriculture has been implicated as one of the sources of nitrate contamination. This has lead to concerns that environmental rules could reduce the profitability of crop production, by limiting fertilizer use and hence, crop yields. Additional... |
6. Corn Yield Response to Residual Forage Crop Rotation and Manure Amendment Effect in Potato RotationsAccurate prediction of multiple-year N availability froin organic sources is difficult and can complicate nitrogen management for producers using these sources. The objective of this study was to use corn yield and soil N monitoring to evaluate long-term nutrient availability from rotational systems on an irrigated Alfisol in central Michigan. Over a 5-year period, multiple crop sequences were grown with either annual liquid dairy manure at 12,260 L ha-' or conventional mineral fertilizer application... |
7. Sulfur and Nitrogen Starter Fertilizer for Corn in Northern ClimatesThe combination of cool and wet weather in early spring can reduce the amount of S and N released in soil by decomposition and mineralization of organic matter, particularly in reduced- tillage or no-till cropping systems. Recent changes to S emission regulations have decreased the amounts of S that is deposited to the soil through attnospheric channels. Field studies were initiated in 2005 at five corn (Zea mays L.) sites in Michigan to evaluate the effects of S and N starter fertilizer on nutrient... |
8. Field Measurements of Nitrous Oxide Emissions across a Nitrogen Fertilizer Gradient for Corn Cropping SystemsSignificant reductions in nitrous oxide (N 2O) emissions from corn (Zea maize L.) cropping systems may be possible by reducing N fertilizer i nputs with relatively little impact on crop grain yield or economic return. To te st this hypothesis, experiments we re conducted at 4 locations in corn production in Michigan in 2007. All sites were under a corn-soybean rotation. Prior to planting, six rates of urea fertilizer (0-200 lb ac -1) were broadcast and incorporated into four replicate plots (RCBD)... |
9. Evaluation of the Greenseeker Active Sensor for Sugarbeet Cropping System Nitrogen ManagementThe application of adequate, non-excessive rates of N fertilizer to sugarbeets ( Beta vulgaris L.) continues to increase in importance with rising fertilizer costs and industry transitions from yield-based payments to payments weighted towa rd crop quality. The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of an optical sensor for its potential in assessing in-season sugarbeet N status, in-season yield prediction, and total N in foliage on day of harvest. Six N fertilizer treatments, from 0 to 224... |
10. Delayed-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer Effects on In-Season Soil Nitrogen for Michigan Sugarbeet ProductionDelayed-release N fertilizers have received attention for Michigan sugarbeet production as producers seek to improve the timing of N ava ilability to better match plant demand and to maximize plant N use efficiency. The N release ch aracteristics of these products are particularly important in sugarbeet production, where excessive N availability late in the season can have adverse impacts on crop quality. The objective of this research was to evaluate delayed-release N fertilizer sources, alone... |