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If N fertilizer is applied in fall, it should be banded, preferably as late as possible – but not too late. Applying into frozen ground or on snow is not a good practice…
What fertilizer practices are the worst for losses?
October 30, 2019
4Rs
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Timely fertilizer management topics
May 1, 2019
Two key topics: How much fertilizer does canola need? and Why limit seed-placed fertilizer?…
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Late fall fertilizer and soil testing
November 8, 2018
Fall fertilizer Fall fertilizer is best applied as close to freeze up as possible to balance two objectives: (1) To allow soil to seal over the band (frozen soil may……
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Fall fertilizer questions for 2018
September 26, 2018
Question: After a couple of bad years, cash flow is tight. How can a farm reduce fertilizer costs while still keeping the door open for a good rebound yield? Answer: (1) Soil sampling is often more valuable after a bad year because reserves could still be high. A soil test may show higher than expected carryover. Note that after a…
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Fall fertilizer planning: Sampling and application
September 12, 2018
Whether taking a soil sample or applying fall fertilizer, mid September is generally considered to be too early for both…
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How to identify nutrient deficiency
June 13, 2018
In-crop fertilizer applications can rescue a deficiency situation. But what nutrients are deficient? Look for these symptoms…
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Why limit seed-placed fertilizer?
May 16, 2018
Generally, small-seeded crops such as canola are more sensitive to seed-placed fertilizer, especially nitrogen and potassium…
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Quick test for safe rates of seed-placed fertilizer
May 2, 2018
A quick test for the safety of seed-placed fertilizer is to turn off the fertilizer feed for about 100 feet, mark the spot, and go back and compare stand establishment in treated and untreated areas…
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Fertility planning: Safe seed-placed rates
March 2, 2018
What are safe seed row fertilizer rates for phosphorus (P), sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N)? With lower seeding rates than in the past, this concern is greater than ever. Growers need to keep all seed viable to hit plant population targets. Therefore, the best practice is to put up to 20 lb./ac. of phosphate (max 40 lb./ac. of MAP) in…