May 2019 Key Discussion Points
Key discussion points for May 2019 including: Fungicide Applications on Small Grains, Planter Setting and Planting Technical Issues, Stand Evaluation, Early Season Tissue Testing, Early Post Emerge Weed Control, and Fallow Weed Control.
April 2019 Key Discussion Topics
Today's update includes the Top 5 Discussion Topics for the month of April. Topics include Alfalfa Weevil Scouting and Treatment, Dicamba Treatments Ahead of DT Soybeans, Fertilizer Stabilizers, Nitrogen to Sulfur Ratios, and Upcoming Events at the Great Bend Co-op.
Secondary and Micronutrients in Cropping Systems �
Soil fertility is key in growing high yielding, high quality crops. The discussion of soil fertility normally starts with discussing the macronutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium. However, like staves on a barrel, the shortest nutrient will limit the yield potential even if all others are at sufficient levels and above.
Sulfur, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, and Boron are just a handful of the secondary and micronutrients found to be deficient at times in our cropping system..