By WCM Staff on 5/16/2006 6:21 PM

The University of Wisconsin has recently adopted the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach for corn N rate guidelines. The MRTN approach considers the N:corn price ratio and is most applicable where purchased N fertilizer is used, but can be used to guide manure or other N-containing organic material application rates. The MRTN approach provides greater flexibility to fine-tune N management based on economic factors and site-specific field conditions.

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By WCM Staff on 5/4/2006 3:03 PM

Should high potash prices change alfalfa fertilization practices? This question has been on producers minds recently. An evaluation of previous research using current economics suggests that some producers might want to consider adjusting their potash fertilization rates.

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