This report summarizes corn yield response to fertilizer nitrogen (N) rate in field-scale trials conducted
around the state of Indiana since 2006.
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Phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilizer prices have increased dramatically in recent months. If you cannot afford all the fertilizer P and K you think you need or there is not enough fertilizer to be had, you might want to prioritize their use on your farm. The key to prioritizing P and K use is to have recent soil test information for your fields. Top Priority: If soil test levels are below the critical level (Figure 1, Table 1) then crop yield response to added P and/or K might occur. These low testing fields or areas in a field should be given the highest priority for fertilization. The further the soil test is below the critical level the more likely yield will increase with application of that nutrient and that yield increase will likely be larger. The fertilizer application rates recommended for soil tests below the critical level are designed[Read More…]
Purdue University, in collaboration with the Indiana Forage Council, will be hosting educational webinars about forage production and utilization on Friday noon Eastern Time beginning December 3.
What have been your challenges with forage production and utilization in 2021?
To minimize the loss of nitrogen (N) from fall-applied anhydrous ammonia (AA), seal the application
slot, avoid applications on poorly-drained or excessively well-drained soils, wait till soil
temperatures approach freezing, and use a nitrification inhibitor.
Nights are beginning to get cooler, the first frost is approaching, and you may be questioning whether your livestock should be removed from your forage sorghum pastures.
Among the top 10 most discussed (and cussed) topics at the Chat ‘n Chew Cafe during corn harvest season is the grain test weight being reported from corn fields in the neighborhood.
Managing pasture properly requires much skill, just like any agronomic crop.
There are many factors that can contribute to stalk decline. There are both plant pathogenic causes and abiotic stresses factors that can play a role in reduced stalk integrity, such as drought and flooding. Either way, as stalk tissue becomes compromised below the main ear the stalk may become brittle or weak and be prone to lodging.
As the season transitions to fall, it is a good time to deliberate what should be done to improve your forage-livestock business.
