Fertilizer Stash in the Soil: Nutrient carryover and crop prices will drive applications in 2013

摘要

While some carryover nutrients might be available to crops next spring, high crop prices tor corn and soybeans will also play a major role in farmers' nutrient use. Nutrient carryover in a year following drought is an important consideration as farmers evaluate their crop fertility needs for 2013. Decatur, Neb., farmer Larry Mussack plans to apply only the nutrients he knows his corn crop needs. "Soil test, don't guess," he says.