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1. 2009 - The Summer of Plant Analysis: What Did We Learn?There was a significant increase in the number of samples submitted for plant analysis to the UW Soil and Plant Analysis Laborat ory during the 2009 growing seas on. The objective of this study was to analyze the data from plant samples submitted to the UW Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory over the past five years to determine if any relevant plant nutrition trends appear. ... |
2. A Nitrogen Rate of Return Calculator for Wheat, Barley, and Canola in ManitobaNitrogen (N) general guidelines in Manitoba ar e reviewed by a panel of government, industry and university experts on an annu al basis and revisions as well as additions and corrections are reflected in the Soil Fertility Guide that is published (as well as posted on the web-site) by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. However, a comprehensive review of the N databases for barley, wheat and canola has not been undertaken since September 1990. Post 1988 database of experiments cond... |
3. Corn Nitrogen Rate Response Trials in Northwest and Westcentral Minnesota, 2007=-2009With the growing number of corn producers and increased acres of corn in NW and WC Minnesota along with the revisions in the Univer sity of Minnesota Corn Nitrogen Guidelines (2006) many northern corn growers were asking a bout the validity of the new nitrogen guidelines for corn production in the region. Prior to 2007, University of Minnesota calibration and correlation data included in the new guidelines did not include any research sites north of Interstate 94. A request for funding from the ... |
4. Current Perceptions on Soil Fertility Recommendations and Status of Soil Fertility in IllinoisWhile most soils in Illinois are generally recognized for their high productivity, regular application of phosphorus (P), pot assium (K), and limestone are necessary to maintain their productivity. Determination of soil P, K, and pH levels through soil analysis is necessary to guide application of these nutrients and limestone. Due to recent high fertilizer prices there has been interest from producers to temporarily reduce or eliminate P and K applications without reducing crop yield. In an ef... |
5. Dealing with Sulfur Deficincies in Crop Production: The Iowa ExperienceResearch conducted for more than forty years (pri or to approximately 2005) in Iowa rarely noted improved crop yield with sulfur (S) fertilization. Studies during that time period with corn and soybean found yield increase from S fertilizer application only three times out of approximately 200 trials. Research in the early 1980's had also documented sufficient plant available S in the soil profile for crop production on most Iowa soil associations. Results of recent studies (2000- 2005) in corn ... |
6. Early Season Nutrient Uptake from Combinations of N itrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Applies in Starter Fertilizer in Two Corn HybridsConventional small plot field trials were establ ished to study the effect nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) applied as starter ferti lizer on early season growth and nutrient uptake of two corn hybrids with a nd without the Bt-rootworm gene. Ei ght locations were studied over two years comparing a non-starter check, N only, K only, NP, NPK, and NK starter fertilizer combinations on early season growth and nutrient uptake. Sites tested High initially in both P and K. One or more st... |
7. Effect of Phosphate and Sulfate Application on Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) Grain Selenium Content and Yield ComponentsThe interest in Selenium (Se) has increased due to its potential anti-cancer attributes in human health. Wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) will assimilate Se according to soil availability. There is interest in developing a consiste nt grain supply of high Se wheat for markets in Europe and Asia since plant-available Se in soils of these continents are very low. Agricultural soils in some regions of central and western South Dakota ha ve high Se content. Yet the common plant available forms of Se, sel... |
8. Effects of Glyphosate Application and Manganese Fertiization on Leaf Manganese Concentration and Yield of Glyphosate-Resistant SoybeanGlyphosate-resistant (GR) soybean is widely accep ted in the United States. Recent research in Indiana and elsewhere has observe d that post-emergence foliar applications of glyphosate may cause or exacerbate manganese (Mn) deficiency and then limit yield of GR soybeans on low Mn availability soils. The objectives of this study were to 1) better understand how glyphosate application(s) might reduce the up take and translocation of Mn in GR soybean plants, and 2) determine the effectiveness of s... |
9. Effects of Sampling Time, Soil Moisture Content, and Extractant on Soil Test Potassium LevelsAn accurate prediction of plant-available pota ssium (K) requires a thorough understanding of the mechanisms that might impact soil test K. A three year field study was developed to determine relationships between soil test potassium (STK) levels and time of soil sampling, soil moisture content, and extractant. Five field sites were established in 2006 throughout Wisconsin at Arlington, Hancock, Marshfield, and Lancaster Agricultural Resear ch Stations, and a private farm in Fond du Lac county ... |
10. Evaluation of Nitrate Leaching Potential from Slow and Controlled Release Nitrogen Fertilizer Application to Irrigated CornThe use of slow and controlled release nitrogen (N) fertilizers as a practice to reduce nitrate leaching from irrigated corn was evaluated on coar se-textured soils in the Central Platte River Valley of Nebraska in 2007 & 2008. Slow-releas e methylene urea (MU) and polymer-coated urea (PCU) were compared to a standard fertil izer of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution. Flooding in 2007 severely impacted the study site, and results are not reported here. Saturated soils were common at the site i... |
11. Fertilizer ManufacturingRock Phosphate + Sulfuric acidPhosphoric Acid + Gypsum Phosphoric Acid + Anhydrous Ammonia MAP or DAP (18-46-0) Phosphoric Acid + Rock Phosphate TSP (46-0-0) Concentrated Phosphoric Acid + Anhydrous Ammoni a APP (11-37-0) 1. Ore containing KCl and NaCl is mined, brought to the surface and ground up 2. Reagents added in a brine to remove clays 3. Reagents added to attach to KCl crystals 4. KCl crystals floated to the surface in flotation cells 5. NaCl separated to tailings pile or put back under... |
12. Foliar Fertilizer and Pyracolstrobin Fungicide Combinations for CornIncorporating a foliar applied fert ilizer with fungicide application could reduce application costs, improve disease suppression, increase nutrient re sponse, and enhance the management of crop response to environmental conditions within th e growing season. A two-year field trial was initiated in 2008 at three sites in northeast, southeast and northwest Mi ssouri. Treatments consisted of a factorial arrangement of 13 diffe rent commercially-available foliar fertilizers containing both macro- a... |
13. Impact of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization on Corn and Soybean Productivity and Soil Nutrient LevelsA common production practice in the Eastern Corn Belt is to supply enough phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the fall prior to corn planting to satisfy the nutrient needs of both corn and soybeans in a rotation. This practice is most likely a viavle option for fields with more than adequate soil nutrient levels, but on marginal fields this practice may be limiting production (specifically with regard to K). Two field experiements were estabished to evauate the impact of P and K fertilization... K.A. Dietrick, R.W. Mullen, C.E. Dygert |
14. Integration of Ultrasonic and Active Canopy Sensors to Estimate the In-Season Nitrogen Content for CornThe objectives of this research were to: (i ) determine the correlation between active canopy sensor (ACS) assessments of N status and ultr asonic sensor measurements of canopy height at several growth stages for corn receiving varying am ounts of N, (ii) test the ability of both sensors to distinguish N-mediated differences in canopy development and (iii) test the integrated use of both sensors. This experiment was conducted with varying N rates in an existing long-term study and farmer's field... |
15. Long Term Phosphorus Studies and How they Effect RecommendationPhiosophiesProfitable crop production requires adequate levels of phosphorus (P) and other nutrients. Careful planning is required because of volatile grain and fertilizer prices and increasing public concerns about water quality impa irment due to excess nutrient loss from fields. Higher fertilizer prices may not be a major issue as long as the hist orical ratio between crop and fertilizer prices is approximately maintained, becomes more favora ble, or increases can be predicted. Largely unpredictable pri... |
16. Micronutrients in Northern ClimatesEarly work on micronutrients in northern US dates back to the late thirties and early forties and dealt primarily with boron (B) (Cook 1939; Cook a nd Millar 1940; Pierre and Allaway 1941). In Manitoba, it was initiated in the sixties and id entified zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn) as potential problem micronutrients. Early work also id entified organic (peat) soils as a primary target for micronutrient deficiencies. Work on mineral soils would produce significant yield responses in th... |
17. Nitrogen Recalibration for Spring Wheat and Durum in North DakotaNorth Dakota will begin using new fertilizer r ecommendations beginning Dec. 1, 2009. Previous recommendations required a yield guess by growers with no rega rd to economics of nitrogen application. The new recommendations recogni ze different N response curves with yield and grain protein within three state agri-climatology zones. The reco mmendations use the "return to N" method, which vary the N recommendation based on crop price and N costs. The resulting rate is adjusted based ... D. Franzen, G. Endres, J. Lukach, R. Ashley, J. Staricka, K. Mckay |
18. Potassium in Corn Starter Fertilizers RevisitedDespite the importance of potassium in crop nutriti on, there has been relatively little assessment of potassium in starter fertilizer s, and particularly where sufficie nt preplant broadcast K has been applied to meet the needs of the crop. Initial re sults from the first year of a multi-year study in Southern Ontario showed that corn yields were increased by about 0.4 t ha -1 by the inclusion of potassium in a starter fertilizer on low P and K testing soils, above the response to added P. Fur... |
19. Recommendation Development Under 4R Nutrient StewardshipThe 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept defines the right source, rate, timing and placement of plant nutrients as those leadi ng to the economic, social and e nvironmental benefits desired by stakeholders. This implies roles for both science and stakeholder engagement . Scientific data on the linkages to outcomes needs to be communicat ed to stakeholders to ensure their valid participation and to build public confidence. Th e 4R Nutrient Stewardship concept helps to link science to practice and co... |
20. Soil pH and Lime Management for Corn and Soybean: An Ongoing On-farm ProjectSoil acidity can affect plant growth directly and indirectly by affecting the plant-availability of nutrients, levels of phytotoxic el ements, microbial activity, and ot her soil properties. Soils may become acidic in the long term as a result of several natural processes. In the short term, however, soil acidity develops mainly due to application of N fertilizers or manure, primarily those having high concentrations of ammonium or urea because nitrification releases hydrogen (H) ions. Soil pH ... |
21. Soybean foliar manganese recommendations on chronically Mn deficient soils.Soil Mn availability decreases with increasing pH and organic matter concentrations, leading to seasonal Mn deficiency symptoms in soybeans pr oduced on these soils. In Michigan, high pH conditions are often found in alluvial calcareous lakebed soils where conditions lead to low Mn solubility. High organic matter co ncentrations in organic soils reduce Mn availability due to formation of unavailable chelated Mn 2+ compounds and organic complexes in the soil. While Mn deficiencies on lakebed soil... |
22. Soybean Growth Components as Influenced by No-till and Strip-till Systems and Different P and K Rates and PlacementsReduced tillage and broadcast phosphorus (P) a nd potassium (K) applications can lead to accumulation of these nutrients in the soil surfa ce. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of conservation tillage (no-till and strip-till) and rate/placement of P and K on soybean production. The experiment was arranged in a split-split-block design with three replications with tillage/placem ent no-till broadcast (NTBC), no-till deep placement at 15 cm (NTDP), and strip-till deep placeme... |
23. The Changes in Soil Test Potassium in Kentucky Soils Following Incubation and the Addition of Potassium FertilizerSoil test potassium levels across the state of Kentucky have been declini ng for the past several years. The high price of potash fertilizer has definitely played a role in this decrease, but crop removal rates have also been increasing. This re search is being conducted to improve fertilizer recommendations, to help producers raise or ma intain K soil test level, and to obtain an optimum, profitable yield. Curr ently, University of Kentucky has a single set of K recommendations regardless of so... |
24. Use of Nitrogen Mangaement Products and Practices to Enhance Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in No-till CornLong- term research has shown that nitrogen (N) fertilizer is usually needed to optimize corn production in Kansas. Research has also shown differences in the response to various N fertilizers, products, and practices , particularly in the eastern portion of the state, where soil and climatic conditions regularly can lead to N loss. A project was initiated in 2008 and continued in 2009 to quantify how a number of currently marketed products and commonly utilized management practices performed at... |
25. Using Optical Sensors to Make N Recommendations for Sorghum, Wheat and Corn in KansasEfforts were begun in 2005 focused on developi ng sensor based N recommendations for grain sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor L. Moench), winter wheat ( Triticum aestivum L) and corn (Zea mays L.). The objective of these studies was to develop sensor based mid-season N recommendations using active crop sensors currently available on the commercial market. Sensors used to date include the GreenSeeker and CropCircle. Our appr oach used has been to establish multiple in- field well fertilized reference str... |
26. What are the Benefits of Canopy Sensing for Variable-Rate Nitrogen Corn Fertilization?Canopy reflectance sensing for assessing crop N health has been proposed as a technology on which to base top-dress variable-rate N applicat ion. The objective of this research in Missouri was to evaluate the economic a nd environmental benefit of activ e-light crop-canopy reflectance sensors for corn N rate decisions. A total of 16 field-scale experiments were conducted over four seasons (2004-2007) in three major soil areas. Mu ltiple blocks of randomized N rate response plots traversed the le... |