Encourage Growers to Do the Numbers before Reacting to Crop Prices

摘要

Changes in crop prices often generate questions about the economics of fertilization. Prices for many crops, particularly corn, have fallen considerably from the highs of the past few years. This shift has some asking questions such as, “should I reduce fertilizer rates in response to lower prices?” A detailed answer for a specific situation will depend on several factors, but a review of some fundamental principles can give us a foundation for addressing such questions