farm fertilizer Articles
-
Safe seed-placed fertilizer practices and equipment limits
When it comes to applying seed-placed fertilizer, it is important to find the suitable application rate for each specific soil type and composition. But it is also important to understand that seeding equipment and technology is a factor, and may impact growers’ fertilizer rates. The seed-safe rate for fertilizers relies on numerous factors. Crop choice, soil composition, pH levels, ...
-
Crop sensors outdo farmers at choosing nitrogen rates
Choosing how much nitrogen (N) to put on corn fields isn’t something farmers take lightly. Many factors go into the decision, including past experiences, the timing of application, yield goals, and results from soil tests. Nevertheless, crop sensors can select N rates for corn that outperform those chosen by farmers, according to more than 50 on-farm demonstration projects conducted in ...
Need help finding the right suppliers? Try XPRT Sourcing. Let the XPRTs do the work for you