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1. Bandded Phosphorus Applications to Winter Wheat - 1985-86While many producers recognize the importance of a sound P fertilization program for profitable wheat production? there are many potentially responsive wheat acres not receiving any fertilizer P - resulting in reduced grain yields and farmer profitability. over the years there have been many research studies conducted by land grant Universities throughout the Great Plains indicating the importance of fertilizer P applications for wheat production on low P testing soils. In the mid to late 1970's... |
2. Potassuim Chloride Fertilization and Common Root Rot of BarleyCommon root rot (CRR, incited by Cochliobulus sativus) is one of the most widespread diseases of wheat and barley in the Great Plains and Prairie Provinces. Average yield losses, based on extensive surveys in the Prairie Provinces, average around 5% for wheat and 10% for barley, althoughinindividualfieldslossescanbemuchhigher. Potassium chloride fertilization has been effective in reducing CRR of barley in North Dakota, and I believe we are close to understanding why CRR is reduced by KC1 fertilization.... |
3. Using Sufficiency and Recommendation Information to Calculate Fertilizer Response Curve and Profitability Estimates.The importance of sound fertility programs in efficient, profitable farming operations is well known - especially in times of low crop prices. Likewise, the importance of a sound soil testing program - and recommendation guidelines that relate these soil test values to credible, long-term research results - is recognized as the best way of obtaining maximum economic returns from fertilizer dollars. Unfortunatly, there are few tools available for evaluating the profitabi1it.y of a specific fertility... |
4. Small Grain Response to Potassium and Chloride AdditionsStudies have been conducted over a three-year period to determine the frequency and the cause of small grain response to KC1 additions on high K soils. During the first two years responsiveness of hard red spring wheat, spring barley, and oats were compared at six locations in eastern South Dakota. Broadcast applications of 167 lbs/A of KC1 caused grain yield increases significant at the 0.05 probability level at four sites for wheat and two sites for barley while no oat yield increases were measured.... |
5. Ammonium Thiosulfate as a Urease Inhibitor- A suggested MechanismA great deal of interest, ard sca~ controversy, has been generaw by my observations (Goos, 1985a; Goos, 1985b; Fairlie and Goos, 1986) that ammonium thiosulfate (ATS, 12-0-0-265) can inhibit soil urease activity when mixed with fertilizers such as urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) . Preliminary field research (Gascho and Burton, 1987; Fox and Piekielek, 1987; Lamond et al. 1986) has shown some increase in crop yields or N uptah by adding ATS to surface-applied UAN. However, the use of ATS as a urease inhibitor... |
6. Effect of Intensive Management Practices on Wheat Yields and ProfitabilityConsiderable interest in improving wheat yields and profitability has been shown throughout the U.S. over the past ten years. Much of this interest has resulted from the dramatic yield increases achieved by English producers during that time - an annual increase of 5.0 bushellacre per year (Figure 1). During that same time period, wheat producers in the U.S. have shown a much lower rate of increase in wheat yields - 1.02 bushellacre per year (Figure 2). Missouri growers have been no exception to... |
7. Combining Nitrification Inhibitor TechnologiesTechniques exist for the partial control of nitrification, but few studies have determined the effectiveness of combining more than one technique. A series of experiments compared the nitrification rate of urea granules as influenced by granule size (0.01, 0.1, and 1.0 g/pellet) and dicyandiamide (DCD) addition (0, 1, 2, 5, and 10% of N) . A second series of experiments measured the interactive effects of DCD and ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) on nitrification of liquid fertilizers. Both experiments... |
8. Nitrogen Test Development Soil N Levels in 1989The developnent of a N test that can be used for fertilizer recamrendations of corn in the eastern areas of Minnesota is needed for environmental and econcmic reasons. A multi-site project was initiated in 1989 to extensively examine soil sampling time and depth as well as N forms in the soil. This will then enable statistical models to be develaped using one or mre of the variables. A subset of the entire project is reported--concentrating on the sites allowing the calibration of the soil N tests... |
9. The Effect of Tillage and Soil Test and Applied K on Corn and Soybean ProductionThe buildup-maintenance fertility concept for P and K has a strong theoretical basis, but much of the research from which it was derived was not designed to accurately determine the true maintenance requirement. Most of that research was confounded by an annual application at set rates irrespective of yield obtained. Experience in recent years has shown that on some soils the K soil test has not consistently accounted for past additions of fertilizer. In addition, applications equivalent to crop... |
10. Nitrification of Banded Liquid FertilizersField studies were conducted in 1990 at three sites to compare the relative effectiveness of ammonium thiosulfate (ATS, 12-0-0- 26s) , dicyandiamide (DCD) , and nitrapyrin (NP, ' N-Serve 24E' ) as nitrification inhibitors in combination with banded urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN). Applications were banded prior to planting spring wheat, and soil samples taken 2, 4, and 8 weeks after application. ATS, DCD, and NP inhibited nitrification at all three sites. ATS inhibited nitrification at the 4 week sampling,... |
11. In Search of EAN of Spring WheatMany spring wheat varieties respond reliably to enhanced ammoniunl nutrition (EAN) in the greenhouse. Three field studies were established in 1992 to determine if similar responses could be obtained in the field. Butte 86 spring wheat was fertilized (100 Ib N/A) with calcium nitrate, urea, urea + DCD, forestry-grade (0.1 g) urea pellets and forestry-grade urea pellets + DCD. The goal was to provide wheat with a large range of a1nmonium:nitrate ratios and to determine the effect 011 wheat development... |
12. Summary of P Fertilizer use Effects on Soil Test PhosphorusOver the years, much research has centered on the use of various soil P extractants for developing soil fertility programs. While P soil test values are most reliable for estimating the historical probability of obtaining a crop response from fertilizer P application and tracking the effects of past P fertility programs - P soil tests are more commonly used as to estimate future fertilizer P rate requirements. Depending on the objectives of a grower, P soil testing is used to predict future P rate... |
13. Calcium Chloride Effects on Nitrogen Uptake by Small GrainsApplying calcium chloride (CaC12) with urea stimulated nitrogen uptake by small grains in six greenhouse studies. The effect was most dramatic for a sandy soil, moderate for a loam soil, and not observed for a clay soil. Allowing the urea to nitrify before plant uptake negated the CaC12 effect. In field studies, these effects were generally not observed, probably because the nitrification of the applied N was too rapid. However, this concept deserves further investigation, for example, when established... |
14. Influence of Seed Placed Fertilizer on Corn, Soybean and Sunflower EmergenceSix phosphorous fertilizer materials were placed with corn, soybean and sunflower seed to determine their influence on seed injury and emergence. Fertilizer rates used were 0, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 Ib/A P,O, as dry TSP (0-46-O), MAP (1 1-55- 0), DAP (18-46-0) or liquid 10-34-0, 7-21-7 and 9-18-9. Seed emergence ranged from 0 to 100% depending on crop, fertilizer rate and materials used. Corn was most tolerant of fertilizer injury while soybean was extremely sensitive with stand reduction with even... |
15. Spacial Variability of Soil Test Phosphorus in a Northern Corn Belt FieldFor some time, an increasing number of fertilizer dealers, crop consultants, and farmers have reported substantial year-to- year variability in soil test values for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Frequently, this variation could be explained by such factors as extremes in soil moisture content at the time of sample collection. In many situations, however, this variation was due to the fact that soil samples were not collected from the same location in the field in two consecutive years. The introduction... |
16. Grid Sampling or Topography Sampling for Soil NutrientsSite-specific application of fertilizers uses field soil sampling for its information basis. Many fields are currently sampled using a grid approach. In North Dakota, examination of grid sampling showed nitrate-N to follow topographic patterns in a field, allowing the possibility of less intensive sampling for N. Reviewing previous grid sampling work in Illinois, some soil properties may be associated with landscape features, including nitrate-N in the surface 6 inches and soil pH. However, Illinois... |
17. Nitrogen Management in Irrigated Corn Using Remotely-Sensed Imagery and Small-Plot ExperimentsNitrogen management for irrigated corn (Zea mays L.) grown along the Arkansas River Valley in Kansas is a concern due to the hig&ly leachable soils and high water tables (ranging fiom 10-50 A). Irrigated corn usually requires a high input of N fertilizer to achieve maximum yields, and most farmers in this area have been applying a uniform rate of nitrogen across their fields every growing season based on the following KSU N recommendation. N Rec = [YG * 1.35 lbs bu-'1 STA - PCA - PYM - PNST N Rec-nitrogen... |
18. Evaluation of Nitrogen Management Practices in No-till Corn ProductionExperiments were conducted fiom 1995 to 1998 at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center of the University of Illinois and the Belleville Research Center of Southern Illinois University to evaluate agronomically and economically several nitrogen (N) management options, including the use of the urease inhibitor Agrotaii, in no-till corn production. Compared in these studies were N sources (urea, UAN, ammonium nitrate, and anhydrous ammonia), placement (dribble vs. broadcast for surface-applied N and... |
19. Potassium Placement in Conservation Tillage- cropping System ConsiderationsSoil fertility specialists have repeatedly observed that significant stratification of both P and K occurs on fields which are kept in no-till production, even if that time period is as short as three years. The actual degree of K stratification is affected by soil texture, the method of fertilizer application, crop rotation history, precipitation levels and surface residue management. Potassium stratification isn't inherently deleterious to crop production in a given environment. Crop yield losses... |
20. Relationship of Seed-placed Phosphatic Fertilizer Salt Index to Crop EmergenceThe role of fertilizer salt index in salt injury to germinating seeds has been recognized for over 60 years. Recent increased use of direct seed placement of fertilizer P has produced a need for a simpler method of making seed-placed fertilizer recommendations. Numerous field studies were conducted utilizing seed-placed P fertilizers. Published fertilizer salt index values were multiplied by the PtOs/ha application rate to give a salt indexha value. Relative plant stand (dependent variable) was linearly... |
21. Corn and Soybean Yield Response to P and K at Different Landscape PositionsSoil sampling for fertilizer recommendations is most often from the surface 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches). The nutrient pool available to crops however might be quite variable when considering the spatial variation in the sub-soil nutrient pool. The objective of this research was to assess the potential interaction between claypan soil topsoil thickness (i.e., depth to the claypan) and soil-test phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) on corn and soybean crop response. Plots were established in 1996 on a... |
22. Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Sequestration Where They Fit With the Fertilizer IndustryFew things elicit more debate than the weather, and whether it is changing. Farmers in Nebraska are klly convinced that global warming is real. while farmers in Michigan arid Ontario aren't nearly as sure after this growing season. I am not going to debate whether climate change is real, or whether it is good or bad, but rather provide some background on the whole issue and how farmers and the fertilizer industry may be affected. Current scientific consensus is that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere... |
23. Potassium Deficiency in South DakotaSouth Dakota soils are typically very high in plant available potassium (K). However in the last several years there have been increasing reports of K deficiency on corn. A number of observations have been made concerning where K deficiency occurs and what factors are involved. A few research studies have been initiated to answer frequently asked questions by producers on K management for corn and soybean rotations in the state. Preliminary results indicate differential corn variety response to... |
24. Site-Specific Manure Application Effects on Corn Yield and N StatusManure, a renewable resource, is an excellent source of nutrients that can be substituted for synthetic types of fertilizers. The organic matter in manure can enhance the physical and chemical properties of soils, especially infertile soils, as these soils typically contain low levels of organic matter and nutrients, and have low water holding capacities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of manure application for improving crop yield and N status in less productive areas within... |
25. A Crop-Based Approach for In-Season N Management of CornOver-application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer on corn has resulted in elevated levels of N in ground and surface waters. A major factor contributing to decreased N use efficiency and environmental contamination for traditional corn N management schemes is routine pre-season application of large doses of N before the crop can effectively utilize this N. Our long-term research goal is to reduce these over-applications by using remote sensing to direct fertilizer only to areas needing N at times when... |
26. Variable Nitrogen Rate ManagementIt is now more or less acknowledged that lime and N are potentially more profitable than P and K variable rate management. There is a lot of variability in optimal N rates within fields so that there is a need for variable N management. The benefits related to variable N management are generally ranked as: o Less N fertilizer used per unit yield. Savings of 15 USDIac on average for small grains. up to 41 USDIac. o Greater uniformity in crop stand, yield, grain humidity, specific weight and protein... |
27. Zinc Deficiency Response of Sorghum, Wheat, and CornZinc (Zn) deficiency in corn (Zea mays L.) is more common than in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) or wheat (Triticum sp.). The ability of wheat to withstand low soil Zn conditions is related to increased release of phytosiderophore, a natural chelate, fiom its roots. The reasons for sorghum's ability to utilize low levels of soil Zn have not been adequately explored. The objective of this research was to: 1) ascertain if Zn deficiency can be induced with sorghum, wheat, and corn grown in a... |
28. Field Scale Variability of Corn Yield response Functions to Fertilizer Nitrogen ApplicationVariable rate nitrogen (N) application assumes that corn response to N fertilizer varies within a field. However, this hypothesis has not been formally tested yet. Field variation of corn response to N fertilizer and economically optimum N fertilizer rates (EON) were assessed in on- farm experiments throughout central Illinois. Fields (16 to 32 ha.) were subdivided into 13 to 20 areas. Five nitrogen rates were randomized within these areas in 28 kg N increments (2 rates) and decrements (2 rates)... |
29. Providing Flexibility in P and K RecommendationsHistorically, land grant Universities have generally provided a single rate recommendation for nutrients such as phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Depending on the particular University in question, these nutrient rate recommendations are generally based on two widely recognized approaches to managing soil and fertilizer P and K - the nutrient sufficiency approach and the build-maintenance approach. The goal of a nutrient sufficiency based soil fertility program is to apply just enough P andior K... |
30. Urea Application Timing Influence on No-till CornFertilizer N for no-till corn in South Dakota is often limited to surface applications of urea. Surface applied urea can volatilize. A study was conducted in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002 (four site years) on no-till corn comparing surface broadcast urea timing. Nitrogen rates (50 and 100 Ibs Nla) were applied in the fall. winter. early spring, planting. and V-6 stage. Ear leaf samples were analyzed for N concentration in 1999 and 2000 and grain yield was measured each year. Precipitation was measured... |
31. Foliar Applications of K on SoybeansUse of foliar K fertilization has been extensively researched starting in the 1970's with relatively variable and inconsistent soybean yield response. However recent developments which have increased the observed incidence of I glyphosate-resistant soybeans nlay make foliar I fertilization practice may improvc the flexibility of growers to respond to decreased K availability during the growing season because of changes in environmental and rnanagement conditions. This paper details the results of... |
32. No-till Soybean Responses to Residual Fertilizer K and Site-Specific Exchangeable K on Variable Soilst Because meeting the potassiuln (K) requirements of no-till soybean is more dependent on soil properties near the soil surface than it is in conventional soybean production, management of both tillage systems and K fertilizer application in the preceding corn crop may also be critical for the subsequent no-till soybean crop. Both stratification and spatial variability in soil exchangeable K may constrain the achievement of satisfactory yields and consistent seed quality in no-till soybean. The objective... |
33. Relationship of Mehlich-3 ICP and Mehlich-3 Colorimetric Phosphorus Determinations with the Bray-P1 ExtractantThe Bray P1 extractant has traditionally been the common extractant used for soil testing in the Midwest and Great Plains. while the Olsen P tests has been the dominant phosphorus (P) extractant used in many westem states. The use of the Meldich-3 extractant for determining soil test P in private and state operated soil test laborato~ies becotne more commonplace in recent years. The ability to extract multiple elements is a 11lajor advantage of the Mehlich-3 test. While the Mehlich-3 test is often... |
34. A Novel Use of Data Translation Allows 3D Prediction of Soil Fertility LandscapesSoil fertility managers need better estimates of the subsoil contribution to the nutrient pool. Thls need could be achieved through 3-D predictions of subsoil fertility using a novel method of soil- profile data translation in relation to a controlling genetic horizon. For this translation, the depth of a controlling pedogenic feature is used as the origin and the rest of the profile is linearly scaled to it. When applied to a group of soils, from across a local or regional landscape, with varying... |
35. Balancing Agronomy and Environment: N Recommendations in Ontario for the 21st CenturyThe goal of a fertilizer program may be to maximize yields from each ficld, or to maximize profit, or to minimize environmental impact. Recent instances of groundwater contamination with nitrate have focused attention on the need for source water protection, and agriculture has been implicated as one of the sources of nitrate contamination. This has lead to concerns that environmental rules could reduce the profitability of crop production, by limiting fertilizer use and hence, crop yields. Additional... |
36. Swine Manure Phosphorus Use for Crop Production in IowaImproving manure phosphorus (P) management guidelines should result in a more efficient use of thls resource for crop production and in lower risk of P loss to surface water resources. Phosphorus fertilizers are widely used in crop production, there is a great deal of information about their use, and farmers have little doubt about their value to improve crop yield in low- testing soils. However, there is a great deal of uncertainty concerning the value of manure nutrients for crops and about cost-effective... |
37. The Influence of Nitrogen Rate and Foliar Fetilization on Yield and Nitrosamine Levels in Burley TobaccoMany burley tobacco (Nicotiana tabactm~ L.) producers believe that additions of nitrogen (N) rates greater than those recommended by university extension senices will result in increased yield and income. In addition to high rates of N, many producers feel that additional foliar fertilizer will further increase yield and quality of burley tobacco and result in greater revenue. Concerns with excessive N additions include improper curing, elevated levels of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA's), undesirable... |
38. Plant Population Influences on Maize Physiological Responses to Nitrogen ApplicationPast genetic improvements in maize ( Zea mays L.) have led to the creation of modern hybrids that are increasingly tolerant to a variety of stresses and, in particular, to high plant populations. However, high plant densities can adversely a ffect overall grain yield due to greater intra- specific (within species) competition for lim iting resources. This competition increases barrenness and plant-to-plant variability for grain yield (GY CV) and other morpho-physiological traits. In this study, we... |
39. Factors Affecting the Relative Benefit of Deep-banding versus Broadcast Application of Phosphorus and Potassium for Corn and SoybeanScientifically based recommendations concerning the choice of deep banding versus traditional broadcast application of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) for corn and soybean production in conservation tillage systems have been hampered by insufficient research and inconsistent results. Even when the decisi on is made (e.g. by strip-tillage corn farmers) to go with deep- banding of P and K, numerous questions remain about fertilizer rates, optimum deep-banding depth and frequency, whether to have a... |
40. Comparison of the MRTN and Adapt-N Derived N Rates for CornNitrogen application to corn is a large determinant for high yield, and rate has important implications for economic profitability and off-field movement of nitrate-N. Nitrogen rate recommendation systems have varied over time. A popular system was yield-goal based, with grain yield multiplied by a per-bushel factor and then rate adjusted for previous crop and other N inputs. Modifications of this system are still used today in some states. Seasonal (site-year) variability in economic optimum N rate... |
41. Searching for Inputs to Increase Soybean YieldCommodity prices and production costs are both at higher levels than in prior periods, encouraging growers to maximize returns by managing costs and raising yields. We conducted experiments at three Illinois sites in 2012 to evaluate foliar fertilizer, foliar insecticide, lactofen herbicide, seed treatment, foliar fungicide, foliar fungicide + foliar insecticide, cytokinin, , and fertilizer N, alone or in combinations of factors, including some deletion' treatments. Serious drought through the first... |
42. Geographic Trends in Alfalfa Stand Age and Crops that Follow AlfalfaTo gain perspective on alfalfa-annual crop rotations in the upper Midwest, USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service cropland data layers and Soil Survey Geographic Database layers were combined for six states (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin) and seven years (2006-2012). Soil texture and geographic location both significantly affected the length of the alfalfa phase (stand age), and alfalfa stand age, soil texture, and year all significantly affected the... |
43. Corn Nitrogen Evaluation in South DakotaCurrent Nitrogen (N) recommendations for corn in South Dakota use an N rate calculator approach (yield goal x 1.2 ⤓ soil test Nitrate-N (0-2 ft) ⤓ legume credits ⤓ other credits such as manure application or N in starter fertilizers + 30 lbs N/a for no-till). The N coefficient has been modified in the past from 1.45 in 1975, to 1.3 in 1982 and currently 1.2 determined 1991. The N coefficient is in dire need of re-evaluation because... A. Bly, S. Berg, P. Sexton, R. Gelderman |
44. Biochar: Waste, or Product?Nutrient losses following summer and fall manure applications result in economic and water quality problems. We tested the potential of biochar (BC) and ammonium thiosulphate (ATS) as manure additives to retain nutrients by reduci ng nitrate pool size and runoff of N and P. To determine appropriate rates to use in field expe riments, the compounds were initially added at different rates to liquid swine manure (LSM) then the slurry mixed with soil and incubated. The selected rates, based on N transformations,... |
45. Corn Plant Uniformity Following Shallow NH3 Placement in Precision-Guided, Pre-Plant Nitrogen ApplicationsCorn (Zea mays L.) production relies extensively on different types of N fertilizers, and anhydrous ammonia (NH 3) continues to be a dominant N s ource in much of the Corn Belt. Timing and placement of NH 3 fertilizer can affect plant-to-plant uniformity and yield of corn, and especially so when high N rates are applied and there is little time between spring pre-plant NH 3 application and planting. The effects of shallow pre-plant NH3 placement on corn plant-to- plant uniformity were investig ated... |
46. Managing Riparian Buffers to Improve Soil Structural PropertiesFifty-five percent of Kentucky's stream impairments have been attributed to agriculture. Riparian buffer management may improve buffer effectiveness and reduce agricultural contaminants impairing water quality. Three mowing regimes and one native grass establishment regime were imposed in the riparian buffer zone surrounding a tributary of Cane Run Creek in Fayette County KY. Treatment plots measured 10m x 15m, with 10 replications of each treatment. One year after treatment, root biomass, soil aggregate... |
47. Validating Potassium Fertilizer Guidelines in Alfalfa-corn RotationsIn 2008 to 2010, on-farm research was conducted on 10 fields with medium soil test K (STK) to validate Minnesota K fertilizer guidelines by determining the effect of K fertilizer applications on alfalfa yield and quality in its last production year, and estimating the carryover of excess fertilizer K to first-year corn. We were surprised to find that no K fertilizer was needed to maximize alfalfa yield or overall forage feed value and quality. Luxury consumption of K occurred because as K application... |
48. Plant Density Consequences on Nitrogen Uptake Dynamics of Maize Plants from Vegetative to Reproductive StagesThere are few studies to date that have inte nsively examined the simultaneous effects of differences in plant crowding and fertilizer N availability for different hybrids and locations on N uptake and maize (Zea mays L.) grain yield. The main research objective was to utilize a quantitative framework to bett er understand the physiological mechanisms that govern N dynamics in maize plants at varying plant densi ties and N rates. Two field experiments involving paired near-isogenic hybrids (i.e.... |
49. Potassium in Corn Starter Fertilizers RevisitedDespite the importance of potassium in crop nutriti on, there has been relatively little assessment of potassium in starter fertilizer s, and particularly where sufficie nt preplant broadcast K has been applied to meet the needs of the crop. Initial re sults from the first year of a multi-year study in Southern Ontario showed that corn yields were increased by about 0.4 t ha -1 by the inclusion of potassium in a starter fertilizer on low P and K testing soils, above the response to added P. Further... |
50. Nitrogen in the Mississippi River Basin- Sources and Factors Affecting Loss of Nitrate to the RiverNitrogen (N) is a naturally occurring element that is essential to plant growth and crop production. In a soil system, nitrate-N is continually supplied through mineralization of soil organic matter. Other sources of N include fertilizers, animal manures, municipal sewage wastes, agricultural and industrial wastes, atmospheric deposition. and dinitrogen fixation, all of which either occur as nitrate-N or can be converted to nitrate-N through mineralization and nitrification. ... |
51. Spoke Injection of Fertilizer Phosphorus for GrassesFertilization of forge grasses with phosphorus has shown limited forage increases in South Dakota, even with low soil tests. Lack of response to added phosphorus may partially be due to fertilizer placement on established grass stands. Traditionally broadcasting fertilizer has been the only placement method available. Since P moves very iiiile in the soil, root feeding from tne added P must occur very ciose to the soil surface. A dry soil surface could limit P uptake by grasses, limiting any yield... |
52. Variable Fertilizer Nitrogen Application Based on the Delta Yield Index- A Field StudyA quick review of the both the scientific and popular literature indicates that many different approaches have been suggested for the prediction of variable fertilizer N applications in the field. In previous meetings of this conference we have presented the general outline and approach taken for our site-specific crop management project in Ontario. Briefly, historical data sets of grain corn response trials to fertilizer N (encompassing some 300 site-years worth of data) indicated that most yield... |
53. Cover Crops Influence Soil Health and Nutrient Cycling in a Multi-Location Study in South DakotaSoil without living roots potentially loses mobile nutrients and retains excess water. Unprotected soil degradation and erosion enable the loss of carbon and nutrient rich top soil. Cover crops provide armor for the soil protecting from carbon and nutrient loss. Cover crop blends may influence soil health parameters and nutrient cycling. This multi-locational study depicts the influence of cover crop species blends with varying grass and broadleaf concentrations on established soil-health indicators... D. Sanyal, J. Wolthuizen, D. Karki, J. Clark, A. Bly |
54. Do cover crops improve soil health and enhance nutrient availability to cash crops?Bare soils are prone to erosion and lose soluble nutrients. Cover crops provide protection to the soil against erosion and nutrient loss. We hypothesized that the cover crops should uptake available nutrients from the soils in the fall when there is no cash crop, assimilate the nutrients in their tissues, and in the following spring, should release the nutrients back to the soil during the next cash crop growing season. In our study, we are quantifying the nutrients taken up by the cover crops... D. Sanyal, A. Rahhal, H. Bielenberg, J. Wolthuizen, J. Clark, A. Bly |
55. No-till and Cover Crops Influence Soil Health and Nitrogen Rate and Timing Recommendations: Early ResultsThe idea of improving soil health has become increasingly more talked about by researchers, agronomists, and farmers in the past five years. Management practices such as no- or reduced-tillage and planting cover crops are recommended to improve soil health because of their potential to improve organic matter and soil structure leading to a greater capacity to hold water and nutrients needed for plant growth. Research in South Dakota has been occurring these past two years to determine the influence... J.D. Clark, A. Bly, D. Karki, D. Sanyal, J. Wolthuizen, P. Kovacs |
56. Optimizing Nitrogen Rate to Maximize Winter Malting Barley Grain Yield While Meeting ProteinWinter malting barley (Hordeum vulgare) acreage is increasing across Ohio due to demand from the local craft brewing industry; however, grain used for this market must pass specific quality requirements. The objective of this study was to identify optimum spring nitrogen rates for winter malting barley that maximize yield while meeting protein requirements. Small plot trials were conducted at three locations in Ohio: Northwest Agriculture Research Station (NWARS) in Custar, Western Agriculture... G. Mcglinch, L. Lindsey, R. Shrestha, M. Hankinson |
57. Nitrogen Source and Timing Effects on CornThe 4R’s of nutrient management call for the right source, applied at right time, at the right rate at the right placement. Producers in South Dakota ask when the correct time to apply nitrogen fertilizers. Mean annual precipitation in the major South Dakota corn growing areas ranges from 16 to 26 inches. This is a relatively dry climate compared to other major corn growing regions and the effect of nitrogen timing might not be as important. Therefore, a research question that challenges... A. Bly, S. Berg, D. Karki |
58. Nitrogen Non-Cycling from Cover Crops Grown Before Corn and Spring Wheat-Unexpected Early Project ResultsNitrogen credits in North Dakota State University fertilization recommendations include those anticipated from the previous year annual legume crops (field pea, lentil, soybean, chickpea) and from terminated alfalfa. In addition, it was established in the region that sugarbeet tops returned to the soil may have an N credit potential of up to 80 pounds of N per acre (Crohain and Rixhon, 1967; Moraghan and Smith, 1994a; Moraghan and Smith, 1995a; Moraghan and Smith, 1995b; Franzen et al.,... D. Franzen, A. Wick, H. Bu, L. Ressler, J. Bell, M. Berti, C. Gasch |
59. Performance of Grain Oats at Different Nitrogen Regimes when Grown with and without Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)Among small grains grown in the South Dakota (SD), oat is considered the most susceptible to lodging which can result to significant yield loss due to harvest difficulty. Although current South Dakota State University (updated 2005) recommends 1.3 pounds nitrate N per bushel of oats (minus soil test N and legume credit), producers have been using lesser than the SD recommended rate to avoid lodging. This study was initiated in 2016- i) to evaluate the response of oat grain yield at various nitrogen... D. Karki, A. Bly |
60. Grid Soil Sample Interpolation Using Geographicaly Weighted Regression and Random ForestSoil sampling is useful in agriculture for setting fertilizer application rates. High density soil samples can also be used for variable rate seeding and other precision agriculture applications. Half-acre grid soil samples were collected from 6 soybean fields, and phosphorous (P), potassium (K), and organic matter (OM) were measured. Each soil parameter was interpolated for each field, with terrain attributes as covariates, using two different methods: geographically weighted regression (GWR)... E. Matcham, S. Subburayalu, J. Fulton, E. Hawkins, P. Paul, L. Lindsey |
61. Nitrogen Timing and Sidedress Placement Strategies in MichiganNitrogen (N) timing and placement methods are key components to improve corn (Zea mays L.) N management. Studies were initiated in Richville and Lansing, MI in 2017 utilizing four N timing strategies including 100% N broadcast after planting (PRE); 50% N pre-plant incorporated with 50% N sidedressed (SD) at V6 (50/50); no pre-plant N with 100% N SD V6 (0/100); and 40 lbs N A-1 applied 2-in below and to the side of the seed (2x2) with remaining N SD V6. The PRE strategy was also applied... T. Purucker, K. Steinke |
62. Agronomic and Nutrient Management Strategies for Soft Red Winter WheatMichigan produces some of the greatest non-irrigated wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yields in the United States. Enhancing or lengthening the greenness of the flag-leaf has been suggested as a method to improve photosynthetic capabilities and nutrient uptake. The objective of this study was to evaluate growth, grain quality, grain yield, and economic profitability for multiple agronomic and nutrient inputs across different production intensity levels. An omission field trial with four replications... S. Purucker, K. Steinke |
63. Manure, Phosphorus, and 125 Site-Years of Edge-of-Field Runoff MeasurementsPhosphorus export from agricultural fields continues to create water quality concerns in Wisconsin. The UW Discovery Farms program, along with Discovery Farms Minnesota have collected 125 site-years of edge-of-field monitoring datawhich can be used to better understand the relative effects of inherent soil properties (slope, drainage class, texture), management practices (manure application, tillage, crop rotation, cover cropping), and soil test P values on seasonal (frozen and non-... M. Ruark, A. Thompson, Z. Zopp, T. Radatz, A. Radatz, E. Cooley |
64. Corn Nitrogen Management Following Cover Crops and the Microbial ResponseCover crops (CCs) may provide tools for fertilizer management and opportunities to influence soil biological communities. However, corn (Zea mays L.) growth and microbial response remain unclear when corn nitrogen (N) management strategies are practiced in combination with specific CCs. Field studies were conducted in 2015 and 2016 to evaluate the effects of no CC, Daikon radish [Raphanus sativus (L). var. The Buster], and Forage oat [Avena sativa (L.) var. Magnum]... K. Steinke, J. Rutan |
65. Active-Optical Reflectance Sensing Evaluated for Red and Red-Edge Waveband SensitivityUncertainty exists with corn (Zea mays L.) N management due to year-to-year variation in crop N need, soil N supply, and N loss from leaching, volatilization, and denitrification. Active-optical reflectance sensing (AORS) has proven effective in some fields for generating N fertilizer recommendations that improve N use efficiency. However, various sensors utilize different wavebands of light to calculate N fertilizer recommendations making it difficult to know which waveband is most sensitive... G. Bean, N. Kitchen, J. Camberato, R. Ferguson, F. Fernandez, D. Franzen, C. Laboski, E. Nafziger, J. Sawyer, P. Scharf, J. Schepers, J. Shanahan |
66. Soybean Seeding Rate and Nutrient Interactions on Growth and Yield in MichiganSoybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) prices are forecast to remain stagnant placing greater emphasis on production costs for growers across Michigan. Seeding rates and fertility inputs are two factors producers can manage to influence economic return. Field research was conducted in Richville and Lansing, MI in 2017 to evaluate biomass production and yield in response to nutrient inputs and help determine economically optimal seeding rates. The study was designed... T. Purucker, K. Steinke |
67. Targeting Input Responses and Returns on Intensively-Managed Soft Red Winter WheatConsecutive years of record wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield (81 and 89 in 2015 and 2016, respectively), climate variability, and continued demand from Michigan’s milling and cereal industry have increased interest in intensively-managed (i.e. multiple-input) soft red winter wheat production systems. The objective of this study was to investigate the grain yield and economic profitability of several agronomic inputs across intensive (i.e., multiple- input) and traditional... D. Quinn, K. Steinke |
68. The Effect of Agricultural Management Practices on Labile Soil Carbon and Nitrogen in WisconsinAmid ever-increasing enthusiasm for soil health there remains uncertainty about how best to measure it, to interpret the results, and to adapt agricultural management accordingly. One factor of particular interest to farmers is the capacity of a soil to mineralize organic matter, making nutrients available to crops. This research takes a survey-based approach to identify how labile carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) – as permanganate oxidizable carbon (POxC), potentially mineralizable carbon (PMC)... G. Richardson, M. Ruark, E. Silva, M. Chawner, E. Olson, A. Radatz, C. Zegler |
69. Tillage, Crop Rotation, and Cover Crop Impact on Corn Nitrogen Requirements in Southeastern South DakotaNitrogen is the lifeline of corn production. There is uncertainty whether nitrogen (N) requirements are the same for corn raised under long term no-till versus conventional till production systems. The objective of this study was to evaluate N fertilizer requirements for long term no-till soils in southeastern South Dakota, while considering effects from cover crops and crop rotation. This was a two year study at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm near Beresford, SD on long term no-till plots established... S. Berg, P. Sexton, R. Gelderman, A. Bly, C. Derdall |
70. Corn Nitrogen Calibration in South DakotaSouth Dakota (SD) corn nitrogen (N) rate recommendations were last established in 1991 and based on the coefficient of 1.2 lbs N/bu of the yield goal. The South Dakota corn N rate calculator subtracts the pre-plant soil test NO3-N (0-2ft) and legume credits and adds 30 lbs N/a for recently established no-till. Much improved corn genetics, shifting farming practices, and climate changes warrant re-calibration of corn N rate recommendations. During 2013-2105, N rate studies were conducted at 20... A. Bly, S. Berg |
71. Effects of Applied Soil Micronutrients on Corn and Soybean Yields in Eastern South Dakota EnvironmentsMicronutrients although taken up by plants in small quantities, their deficiencies can have significant detrimental effects on grain yield. As growers aim for maximum corn and soybean yields, availability of micronutrients in agricultural market both as individual source or combined with other secondary nutrients have also increased. However, effects of micronutrients on corn and soybean grain yields are not well documented for South Dakota (SD) soils, and growers seem to be concerned if application... D. Karki, A. Bly, S. Berg |
72. Winter Wheat Growth and Grain Yield Response to Individual Agronomic InputsProducers’ interested in optimizing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth and yields have adopted intensive (i.e. high-input) wheat management systems in Michigan. Additional research is required to evaluate growth, grain yield, and profitability of multiple and individual agronomic inputs. An omission field trial was initiated in Lansing, MI during 2015 to evaluate the response of soft red winter wheat to six agronomic inputs in enhanced (high-input) and traditional (low-input) management... D. Quinn, K. Steinke |
73. South Dakota Producers Use of Soil Testing to Make Soil Fertility DecisionsSoil fertility guidelines in South Dakota are primarily based on soil testing results. There are several possible soil sampling procedures regarding timing, frequency, and type of soil sampling that can be followed by producers. Survey information collected from South Dakota producers can inform us what soil sampling procedures they are commonly using. We distributed a survey to 3,000 South Dakota producers based on crop reporting district, crops grown, and farm size. We reminded producers three... |
74. Cover crops nutrients uptake did not cause yield loss in cornBare soils are susceptible to erosion and nutrient loss. Cover crops and residues provide physical protection against erosion and nutrient loss, and improve nutrient cycling as well as biodiversity. We hypothesized that cover crops store available nutrients from the soil in the fall and release them the next spring for the next cash crop, minimizing potential nutrients loss with no adverse effect on cash crop yield. A four site-year study throughout South Dakota was conducted to compare... |
75. Can Cover Crops Help to Improve Soil Health While Having a Positive Effect on Corn Grain Yield?Cover crops have recently gained attention in the U.S. Mid-west because of their potential to increase soil organic matter and improve overall soil health. There is some concern however, that cover crops may negatively impact corn grain yield. This study was conducted to determine the effects that different cover crop mixtures have on soil health measurements and corn grain yield at increasing nitrogen rates. Cover crops were planted in the fall as a dominantly grass mixture, dominantly... |
76. Exploratory analysis of event-based edge-of-field phosphorus lossesUnderstanding how the timing of management activities, particularly manure and fertilizer applications, impacts P losses in runoff can improve farmers’ decisions on when to apply nutrients. The University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms and Discovery Farms Minnesota have been monitoring edge-of-field nutrient losses since 2004. This data set includes over 125 site-years of runoff across 26 fields and includes 1574 individual runoff events. The objectives of this study are to: (i) determine... |
77. CORN YIELD AND NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY RESPONSE TO WHEAT COVER CROP AND SPLIT NITROGEN APPLICATIONCorn (Zea mays L.) grain is a major commodity crop in Illinois and its production largely relies on timely application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers. Currently, growers in Illinois and other neighboring states in the U.S. Midwest use the maximum return to N (MRTN) decision support system to predict corn N requirements. However, the current tool does not factor in implications of integrating cover crops into the rotation, which has recently gained attention among growers due to several... R. Keshavarz-afshar, E. Jahanzad, M. Battaglia, Y. Luo, A. Sadeghpour, O. Adeyemi |
78. Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Practices in Eastern South DakotaThe adoption factors of N best management practices (BMPs) that can lessen N loss needs to be understood to help increase adoption rates. Understanding the local, small-scale factors (geographic location, tillage type, and farm size) that influence the use of N BMPs will help nutrient management professionals provide the research and information needed to increase the use of N BMPs. South Dakota (SD) survey data from 465 producers was used to examine the above local, small-scale factors that influence... J.D. Clark, A. Bly, P. Kovacs, J. Ulrich-schad |
79. Farming the Data: New Paradigm in Precision AgriculturePrecision Agriculture has been around for over two decades. The first decade had a strong focus on quantifying spatial variability in soils, the second decade spent significant time on science and technology of precision management of nutrients. Now, with increasing adoption of Precision management techniques and practices there is interest in harnessing the power of data to grapple the new paradigm of making management decision based on evidence. The success of future farming practices, output,... R. Khosla |
80. What Soil Measurements Relate Best to Corn Economic Optimal N Rate?The use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer is critical for optimizing corn (Zea mays L.) yield. However, improper applications can reduce fertilizer efficiency, create environmental issues, and reduce grower profits. The N cycle is largely affected by biological processes. Therefore, the inclusion of biological soil tests alone or in combination with other soil chemical and physical properties may enable us to improve the accuracy of corn N fertilizer needs to optimize yield. From 2018-2021,... J. Clark, P. Kovacs, A. Bly, A. Ahlersmeyer |
81. Cover Crop Species and Planting Methods Influence on Corn N Requirement in Southern IllinoisIt is well established that planting cover crops prior to corn (Zea mays L.) can influence soil temperature, moisture, and nitrogen (N) dynamics. These changes in soil along with the effects of cover crop on corn plant population can influence corn grain yield and N requirement. Two strategies to facilitate corn establishment and avoid N immobilization especially in winter cereal cover crops is by mixing cover crop species or skipping the corn row (precision planting). A randomized complete... A. Sadeghpour, C. Kula, G. Sener, C. Vick |
82. Managing Trade-offs of Winter Rye As a Cover CropWinter rye (Secal cereale L.) is a commonly used cover crop in Wisconsin due to its effectiveness in reducing soil erosion, scavenging nitrogen, and improving soil health. However, the potential trade-offs of using grass cover crops are decreases in corn yield driven by nitrogen uptake and immobilization. The study aims to determine the single year effect of rye seeding rate on rye biomass and optimum nitrogen rate of the subsequent corn (Zea mays L.) crop, while also... M. Schauer, M. Ruark |
83. Cover Crops, Manure, and NitrogenFall seeded cover crops can offer soil and water conservation benefits to dairy-based cropping systems. However, uptake by these fall cover crops can also limit nitrogen availability from the manure to the next crop. Field research projects throughout the state of Wisconsin have been conducted to assess how cover crop specie, biomass, and N uptake influence the amount of supplemental N needed to fertilize the following corn crop to maximize yield. Fall seeded cover crops that winter kill (spring... M. Ruark, A. Waggoner |
84. Design, Wrangling and Analysis of an On-farm Strip Trial. Iowa Soybean Association MethodologiesIowa Soybean Association (ISA) has conducted over 4,000 replicated on-farm trials over the past 15 years. During this time, we have developed our own methodologies and approaches to the data. In this talk we review step by step ISA approaches to a replicated strip trial involving 5 nitrogen rates including trial design, data wrangling, data analysis and machine learning approaches. The talk concludes with discussion on some difficulties in on-farm research with an appeal to the science community... S. Nelson |
85. Comparing Yield Goal and Maximum Return to N Based Methods in Predicting Corn Economic Optimal Nitrogen RatesThere are two main N rate recommendation systems used in the U.S.–Yield goal and maximum return to N (MRTN). The current yield-goal based system for calculating corn N rate recommendations in SD has not been evaluated for accuracy since 2013. Therefore, the objective of this project was to 1) evaluate the accuracy of the current yield goal-based equation and 2) create a database of N response trials and evaluate the accuracy of using the MRTN approach for predicting N rate requirements.... J. Clark, P. Kovacs, A. Bly, C. Graham |
86. Response of Corn to Planting Methods of Cover Crop Species and Nitrogen Rate in Southern IllinoisIt is well established that planting cover crops prior to corn (Zea mays L.) can influence soil temperature, moisture, and nitrogen (N) dynamics. These changes in soil along with the effects of cover crop on corn plant population can influence corn grain yield and N requirement. Two strategies to facilitate corn establishment and avoid N immobilization especially in winter cereal cover crops is by mixing cover crop species or skipping the corn row (precision planting). A randomized complete... A. Sadeghpour, G. Sener guzel, C. Kula, C. Vick |
87. Evaluating the Effects of Nitrogen Source, Placement, and Timing on Corn Yield and Nitrogen Losses in the Sandy Soils of Northeast NebraskaThe impact of nitrogen sources, placement, enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs), and application timing on improving groundwater quality in groundwater management areas remains unclear. This study assessed the effects of various N fertilizer sources, EEFs, application timing, and placement on corn yield and nitrogen losses via nitrate (NO3- ) leaching and ammonia (NH3) volatilization. The experiment was conducted in 2023, a notably dry year, at a farmer’s... A. Singh, C. Misar, J. Iqbal |
88. Effect of Phosphorus and Potassium Application on the Growth and Yield of a 14 Year Old Miscanthus X Giganteus StandMiscanthus x gigantues (miscanthus) is a perennial C4 grass grown for renewable bioenergy and bioproducts. Despite its known low nutrient requirements, the specific fertilization needs of miscanthus remain poorly constrained, especially for older stands. This study aims to guide nutrient management practices for miscanthus by determining the demand for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilization and identifying the soil testing values at which these nutrients optimize yields. To address this... A. Larson, E. Heaton, N. Boersma, J. Studt, S. Emran, M. Mcdaniel, A. Vanloocke |
89. Nitrogen Rate and Harvesting Time Based on Growing Degree Days Influenced Winter Cereal Rye Morphological Traits, Forage Yield, Quality, and Farm Profit in Poorly Drained AlfisolsWinter cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) (WCR) is often double cropped with maize for silage (Zea mays L.) to increase farm forage supply and profit. Spring nitrogen (N) fertilization to WCR could influence its production and quality at different harvesting times. Therefore, two on-farm trials were conducted in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 growing seasons to evaluate the effect of harvesting time (late-March to end-of-April considering the growth stage) and spring N fertilization... G. Burkett, K. Vaughn, O. Adeyemi, O. Zandvakili, M. Battaglia, S. Babaei, J. Nair, S. Still, A. Sadeghpour |