Plant analysis for testing nutrient levels in corn
Plant analysis is an excellent in-season “quality control” tool. It can be especially valuable for managing secondary and micronutrients that do not have high-quality, reliable soil tests available, and for providing insight into how efficiently you are using applied nutrients.
Plant analysis for testing nutrient levels in corn
Plant analysis is an excellent in-season “quality control” tool. Plant analysis can be used by Kansas farmers in two basic ways: for diagnostic purposes, and for monitoring nutrient levels at a common growth stage.
Plant analysis for testing nutrient levels in corn
Plant analysis is an excellent diagnostic tool to help understand some of the variation among corn plants in the field. This testing can also be used for general monitoring or quality control purposes. There are different guidelines for tissue collection depending on how you plan to use the test results.
Plant analysis for testing nutrient levels in corn
Plant analysis is a valuable tool for diagnosing nutrient deficiencies and evaluating in-season nutrient uptake in corn. This article outlines when and how to sample, what nutrients to test, and how to interpret lab results. Pairing tissue testing with soil samples can help fine-tune your fertility program.
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