Nutrient availability in poultry manure
Poultry litter can provide a significant and important supply of nutrients for crop production in areas of Kansas where a supply of litter is available. Poultry litter can serve as an excellent complement to commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizers.
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Is there any value to starter fertilizer on soybeans?
Soybeans can remove significant amounts of nutrients per bushel of grain harvested compared to other row crops. Because of this, soybeans can respond to starter fertilizer applications on low-testing soils, particularly phosphorus.
Starter fertilizer considerations for soybeans on low-testing soils
Thinking about starter fertilizer for soybeans this year? Soybeans remove significant amounts of phosphorus and potassium, especially on low-testing soils. This article covers when starter fertilizer makes sense, how to apply it effectively, and what nutrients matter most for supporting soybean yield.
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