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| 52P14-16 |
Starters Bump Corn Yields 17 bu/A Versus
No-Starter Controls written by Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeff Vetsch
Minnesota 2004 study showed that yields tended to be greater when sulfur
was included in the starter in a wet, cool year.
Fluid Journal, Issue 52, Pages
14-16 (PDF, 3 pages, 63 KB) |
| 52P17-19 |
When Banding Near the Seed, Be Careful! written by Drs. George Rehm, John Lamb, Mark
Bredehoeft
Best of there is a small amount of soil between the seed and fertilizer.
Fluid Journal, Issue 52, Pages
17-19 (PDF, 2 pages, 91 KB) |
| SF-021 |
Starter Fertilizers: Salvation for Cost-Squeezed
Corn Growers? Payback potential mounts as traditional practice yields to more strategic
approach.
reprinted in part from PCS Sales Partner Newsletter (PDF, 3 pages, 110 KB) |
| SF-022 |
Benefits of Starter Fertilization Article explains benefits of making starter fertilization part of a
nutrient management program.
reprinted in part from
www.back-to-basics.net (PDF, 2 pages, 66 KB) |
| 44P17-19 |
Surface Banding Effective for Corn Starter FFF Review
Mounting evidence shows surface dribbling starter puts N and P closer to
plant roots than broadcasting.
Fluid Journal, Issue 44, Pages
17-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 44 KB) |
| 44P20-23 |
Don't Overlook Effect of Variables on P Use in
Corn-Soybean Rotations written by Dr. Gyles Randall and
Jeffrey Vetsch
Tillage systems, P placement, P levels in soils, and applied P rate can
affect yields and economic return Minnesota studies show.
Fluid Journal, Issue 44, Pages
20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 34 KB) |
| 42P20-22 |
K in NP Starters Helps Bump Corn Yields written by Dr. Barney Gordon
Three-year study shows that adding potassium can supply extra punch to push
yields higher, even though soils already test high in P and K.
Fluid Journal, Issue 42, Pages
20-22 (PDF, 2 pages, 24 KB) |
| 42P14-15 |
Mega-Yields with Twin-Row Planting written by Gene and Dean Carstens
Authors foresee exceeding 300 bu/A corn and 85 bu/A soybean yields at a profitable level and with no adverse environmental impact.
Fluid Journal, Issue 42, Pages
14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 24 KB) |
| 42P8-10 |
Using Starters to Reduce Broadcast Applications of P in Sugar Beets written by Drs. Albert L. Sims and Larry J. Smith
Studies show P starters produced yields equal to or exceeding those produced by larger rates of P applied through broadcasting.
Fluid Journal, Issue 42, Pages
8-10
(PDF, 2 pages, 26 KB) |
| 41P8-11 |
Searching for More Effective Corn Starters in Conservation-Till written by Dr. John Kovar
A combination of laboratory/greenhouse and field experiments offers useful information to dealers, producers, and agronomists.
Fluid Journal, Issue 41, Pages 8-11 (PDF, 3 pages, 51 KB) |
| 40P12-13 |
What About
Starter Placement in High Phosphorus Soils written by F. Ronald Mulford
Maryland researcher takes a look at alternative methods of placing starters in soils testing excessively high (above 205lbs/A of P2O5).
Fluid Journal, Issue 40, Pages
12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 51 KB) |
| 39P18-22 |
P Starters Bump Yields
In Corn/Soybean Rotations written by Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch
Researchers stress that optimum placement of phosphorus (P) is essential in reduced-till systems, especially in soils testing low in P.
Fluid Journal, Issue 39, Pages
18-22 (PDF, 4 pages, 51 KB) |
| 39P14-17 |
Do Starters Work Better in Reduced-Till Systems? written by Dr. Larry G. Bundy
Research suggests that beneficial responses to starter may be more frequent, and the size of the response greater in high residue systems, specially in no-till.
Fluid Journal, Issue 39, Pages 14-17 (PDF, 3 pages, 51 KB) |
| 39P12-13 |
What About N in NPK Starters? written by Dr. R.E. Lamond, Dr. W.B. Gordon, B.J. Niehues and C.J. Olsen
Be careful, Kansas researchers warn, about how high you raise those N rates.
Fluid Journal, Issue 39, Pages 12-13 (PDF, 3 pages,
31 KB) |
| 38P19-22 |
Starters Bump Grain Sorghum Yields written by Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney
Kansas experiments were conducted on both minimum-till and no-till systems, using 2 x 2 and dribble methods of placement.
Fluid Journal, Issue 38, Pages
19-22 (PDF, 2 pages, 62 KB) |
| 38P12-13 |
One Good Way To Add Punch To Starters: Include Sulfur written by Dr. John G. Clapp
Industry agronomist says potential yield increases from adding sulfur to starters should be even more positive in the future due to a decline in atmospheric sulfur.
Fluid Journal, Issue 38,
Pages 12-13 (PDF, 2 pages, 31 KB) |
| 37P18-20 |
Micronutrient Response Enhanced by Fluid Starters written by
Dr. Alan
Blaylock
Mixed solutions create intimate contact between nutrient
compounds in the various carriers combined.
Fluid Journal, Issue 37, Pages 18-20 (PDF, 3 pages, 19.5 KB) |
| 35P20-23 |
NPK Starters Best N-Only
Starters written by Drs. R.E. Lamond and W.B. Gordon
Kansas researchers report combo produced superior corn yields even though
soil P and K levels were high.
Fluid Journal, Issue 35, Pages 20-23 (PDF, 3 pages, 75 KB) |
| 35P17-19 |
Ortho vs Poly written by
Dr. Raun Lohry
Author takes a look at the history and behavior of ortho and polyphosphates.
Fluid Journal, Issue 35, Pages 17-19
(PDF, 3 pages, 25.4 KB) |
| 35P8-11 |
Two by Two Starter Superior in
Grain Sorghum Trials written by
Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney
Surface dribble applications greatly improved yields over no-starter check
but were not as effective as two by two placement in Kansas minimum-/no-till
experiments.
Fluid Journal, Issue 35, Pages 8-11 (PDF,
2 pages, 18.4 KB) |
| 33P8-11 |
Calculating Salt Index written by
Dr. John J. Mortvedt
Salt content is one of the most critical characteristics of fertilizers that
should be considered when fertilizers are applied, especially with seed-row
or "in-furrow" placement.
Fluid Journal, Issue 33,
Pages 8-11
(PDF, 3 pages, 23.8 KB) |
| 32P18-21 |
Does Variable Distribution
Affect Liquid P-Use Efficiency? written by Drs. B Eghball and D.H. Sander
Florida scientist offers tips on how to use starters, plus describes the
any benefits that accrue from their use.
Fluid Journal, Issue 32, Pages 18-21
(PDF, 3 pages, 30.0 KB) |
| 28P24-25 |
Late-planted Soybeans Respond to Nitrogen Starter written by Michael E. Starling, Dr. C. Wesley Wood, Dr. David B. Weaver
Cultivars are compared with varying responses to applied starters at low-N sites. Future studies will focus more on optimum N rates.
Fluid Journal, Issue 28, Pages
24-25 (PDF, 2 pages, 25 KB) |
| 28P16-19 |
Corn/Soybeans Respond To
Starter written by
Dr. James R. Woodruff
Studies show that starters produce optimum responses in coastal plain soil
with low K-holding capacity.
Fluid Journal, Issue 28, Pages 16-19 (PDF, 3 pages, 41 KB) |
| 28P26-30 |
Fluid Starters Bump Yields In
High P And High K Soils written by
Dr. W.B. Gordon
Kansas field experiments on corn and soybeans compare two K sources and two
placement methods at varying application rates.
Fluid Journal, Issue 28, ages 26-30 (PDF, 2 pages, 36 KB) |
| 27P20-23 |
A Look at Starters, Row
Cleaners and N Placement in No-Till written by
Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch
Minnesota researchers use study to determine effects of its components on
no-till continuous corn and corn after soybeans.
Fluid Journal, Issue 27, Pages 20-23
(PDF, 3 pages, 33 KB) |
| 24P10-13 |
All About Starters written by
Dr. D.L. Wright
Florida scientist offers tips on how to use starters, plus describes the
many benefits that accrue from their use. He focuses on corn.
Fluid Journal, Issue 24, Pages 10-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 35 KB) |
| 19P11-13 |
Response to Starter
Combinations Varies With Corn/Sorghum Hybrids written by Drs. W.B. Gordon and G.M. Pierzynski
Kansas First-year trials using fluid combinations suggest responses can be
economical for some hybrids, even on soils that are not low in available
nutrients.
Fluid Journal, Issue 19,
Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 32 KB) |
| 18P11-13 |
Corn Yield Responses to Starters Vary with Climatic Conditions written by Drs. E.C. Varsa and S.A. Ebelhar
Nitrapyrin additions to fluid starters have significant effect on early growth in 1996 trials conducted by Illinois researchers.
Fluid Journal, Issue 18, Pages 11-13
(PDF, 3 pages, 29 KB) |
| 15P14-15 |
Effects of Seed-Placed P Studied written by Jim Gerwing, Dr. Ron Gelderman and Anthony Bly
South Dakota researchers find a number of variables determine tolerance of corn to P placed close to the seed.
Fluid Journal, Issue 15, Pages 14-15
(PDF, 2 pages, 34 KB) |
| 14P10-13 |
Corn Hybrids Vary In Response To Starter Fertilizers written by Drs. W. B. Gordon, D. L. Fjell, and D. A. Whitney
Possibility of different rooting characteristics in hybrids prompts this two-year study of selected corn varieties grown under no-till, dryland conditions.
Fluid Journal, Issue 14, Pages 10-13
(PDF, 3 pages, 28 KB) |
| 12P18-21 |
Starters Perform More Consistently Than Seed-Placed Fertilizers written by K.B. Ritchie, Dr. R.G. Hoeft, Dr. E.D. Nafziger, L.C. Gonzini, J.J. Warren
Illinois researchers compare 2 x 2 starter with seed-placed fertilizer treatments in no-till corn field studies.
Fluid Journal, Issue 12, Pages 18-21
(PDF, 3 pages, 44 KB) |
| 11P11-13 |
Starters Bump Sorghum Yields
18 Percent written by Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney
Kansas researchers also find fluid starters applied at right N: P ratio
improve early-season growth and hasten maturity.
Fluid Journal, Issue 11, Pages 11-13
(PDF, 3 pages, 19.8 KB) |
| 9P22-25 |
Starters With Zinc Increase Bean Yields written by Dr. Alan D. Blaylock
Wyoming studies also show yields increase and plants mature
more quickly with later plantings.
Fluid Journal, Issue 9, Pages 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 20.7 KB) |
| 8P22-25 |
Starters Respond More Favorably
In Reduced-Till Environments written by
Dr. Paul E. Fixen
Studies are showing crop responses in responses in reduced-till systems
outperform those in conventional-till.
Fluid Journal, Issue 8, Pages 22-25 (PDF, 3 pages, 50 KB) |
| 7P22-23 |
Nitrification Inhibitor In
Fluid Starters Improves Corn N Uptake written by
Drs. D.D. Francis, J.W. Doran, R.D. Lohry
Nebraska research also shows increased microbial immobilization of N.
Fluid Journal, Issue 7, Pages 22-23 (PDF, 2 pages, 38 KB) |
| 4P14-15 |
Nitrification Inhibitor/Fluid
Starter Combinations Benefit Corn Yields written by
Jerry Huffman
Research shows possible synergy from combining two seemingly unrelated corn
production practices.
Fluid Journal, Issue 4, Pages 14-15 (PDF, 2 pages, 41 KB) |
| 3P14-17 |
A Look At Starters On Corn written by
Drs. Paul E. Fixen and Raun D. Lohry
Three-part series will report on effects switch to conservation tillage is
having on fertilizer placement practices in row crops.
Fluid Journal, Issue 3, Pages 14-17 (PDF, 3 pages, 50 KB) |
| 3P26-27 |
Fine-Tuning for Ridge-Till written by
Michael J. Mainz
Illinois scientist evaluates placement methods and "weed and feed," using
fluid fertilizers in ridge-till systems.
Fluid Journal, Issue 3, Pages 26-27 (PDF, 2 pages, 40 KB) |
| 1P11-13 |
Liquid Starter Makes
Conservation-Till Work written by
Dr. Raun Lohry
Research shows liquid starter continue to excel under intensive management.
Fluid Journal, Issue 1, Pages 11-13 (PDF, 3 pages, 47 KB) |
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