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RZB-01 What is Root Zone Banding? Written by Nutra-Flo Company Banding fertilizer under the soil surface reduces stratification and tie-up of nutrients. (PDF, 4 pages, 75 KB)
33P14-16 When Banding, Fluids are the Way to Go written by Dr. Raun Lohry Formulated to meet crop needs for macro-and micronutrients, with every drop having the same analysis, fluid fertilizers offer distinct advantages. Fluid Journal, Issue 33, Vol. 9, No. 2 - Pages 14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 167 KB)
32P9-11 Alfalfa Responds to High P Rates, P Banding written by R.W. Mullen, and Drs. G.V. Johnson, J. F. Stritzke, J.L. Caddel, S.B. Phillips, W.R. Raun Oklahoma State University trials show that additional profit may be realized because implement and labor costs are decreased due to fewer applications. Fluid Journal, Issue 32, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Pages 9-11 (PDF, 2 pages, 27.2 KB)
30P20-23 What About P Placement and Rate on Furrow Irrigated, Ridge-Tilled Grain Sorghum? written by Drs. W. B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney Three-year Kansas study shows broadcasting not as effective as banding, plus higher P rates improved yields. Fluid Journal, Issue 30, Vol. 8, No. 3 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 45 KB)
26P10-13 Nutrient Placement Affects Yield in Grain Sorghum written by Dr. Dan Sweeney Kansas scientist compares sorghum responses to broadcast, dribble, and knifing of NPK suspension fertilizers in two-year placement study. Fluid Journal, Issue 26, Vol. 7, No. 3 - Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 253 KB)
23P20-21 Root Zone Banding Speeds Up MSP written by FFF Review Improved soil tilth improves water-holding capacity and creates a more favorable environment for growing plants. Fluid Journal, Issue 23, Vol. 6, No. 4 - Pages 20-21 (PDF, 2 pages, 36 KB)
16P20-23 Timing and Placement One Key To High Yields written by Dr. Stanley A. Barber Purdue scientist shows how strip placement of fluids is superior to broadcasting. Fluid Journal, Issue 16, Vol. 5, No. 1 - Pages 20-23 (PDF, 2 pages, 45 KB)
11P14-15 Sorghum Yields Similar In Placement Trails written by Drs. F.W. Chichester and J.E. Morrison, Jr. Researchers postulate soil moisture level may affect crop response in surface vs. subsurface comparison trials. Fluid Journal, Issue 11, Vol. 3, No. 4 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 19.4 KB)
10P24-27 Injection is Most Effective Method of UAN Placement written by C.L. Mann and Drs. D.B. Mengel and S.E. Hawkins Comparison trials show effects of timing, application methods, and nitrification inhibitors on no-till corn yields. Fluid Journal, Issue 10, Vol. 3, No. 3 - Pages 24-27 (PDF, 3 pages, 43 KB)
10P11-13 Injecting N Cuts Application Rate in Half? written by Drs. R. K. Roberts, D. C. Gerloff, D. D. Howard Could be, say University of Tennessee researchers who set up models comparing broadcasting with injecting UAN in no-till corn. Fluid Journal, Issue 10, Vol. 3, No. 3 - Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 31 KB)
8P14-15 Sub-Surface Placement Best in Reduced-Till written by Drs. R.E. Lamond, W.B. Gordon, D.L. Fjell Kansas research shows importance of nutrient management/hybrid selection in boosting crop yield. Fluid Journal, Issue 8, Vol. 3, No. 1 - Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 39 KB)
4P32-33 "There must be phosphorus uptake by half of the root system." Staff Report Fluid Journal interviews Dr. Stan Barber, Purdue University. Fluid Journal, Issue 4, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Pages 32-33 (PDF, 3 pages, 49.0 KB)
4P16-18 Point Injection: Viable Option For Growers written by Paul S. Belzer Studies show improved field response, minimal soil disturbance, reduced energy costs and increased fertilizer efficiency. Fluid Journal, Issue 4, Vol. 2, No. 1 - Pages 16-18 (PDF, 3 pages, 75.3 KB)
1P22-24 Change a Necessity When Switching to Ridge-Till, No-Till written by yDr. George Rehm Fertilizer management studies in conservation-till focus on NPK. Fluid Journal, Issue 1, Vol. 1, No. 1 - Pages 22-24 (PDF, 3 pages, 46 KB)