1. Response of Continuous Corn to Varying Rates and Placements of Starter Fertilizer

Previous research has shown that starter fertilizer, a small amount of fertilizer placed with or near the seed at planting, often accelerates early season growth and increases biomass production, but does not always increase grain yield in corn (Zea mays L.). Our objective was to evaluate the effects of starter fertilizer on crop growth and development, as well as grain yield and moisture in continuous corn cropping systems. Treatments consisted of no fertilizer applied at planting (Control),... C. Hornaday, J. Camberato, R. Nielsen