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Sulfur Emerges As A Nutritional Issue In Iowa Alfalfa Production, John E. Sawyer, Brian J. Lang, Daniel W. Barker
Sulfur Emerges As A Nutritional Issue In Iowa Alfalfa Production, John E. Sawyer, Brian J. Lang, Daniel W. Barker
John E. Sawyer
Sulfur is often classified as a “secondary” essential element, mainly due to a smaller plant requirement, but also because it is less frequently applied as a fertilizer compared to N, P, and K. This has certainly been the case in Iowa, where research had not documented S deficiency or fertilization need for optimal crop production. However, if deficient, S can have a dramatic effect on plant growth and crop productivity – more than the classification “secondary” would imply.
Corn Residue Harvesting Effects On Yield Response To N Fertilization, Jose L. Pantoja, John E. Sawyer, Daniel W. Barker, Mahdi Al-Kaisi
Corn Residue Harvesting Effects On Yield Response To N Fertilization, Jose L. Pantoja, John E. Sawyer, Daniel W. Barker, Mahdi Al-Kaisi
John E. Sawyer
Producers have many choices of diverse tillage practices for their corn (Zea mays L.) production systems. However, no-till has become an important soil management practice to help reduce water and wind erosion, as well as nutrient runoff, while conserving soil moisture for crop use. No-till systems also help farmers by saving labor and time, as well as reducing farm costs due to less equipment and fuel consumption. Nevertheless, no-till production is typically more successful and has higher crop yield on moderately to well drained medium-textured soils (Bitzer, 1998), compared to soils with poor internal drainage and high clay.
Corn Residue Harvesting Effects On Yield Response To N Fertilization, Jose L. Pantoja, John E. Sawyer, Daniel W. Barker, Mahdi Al-Kaisi
Corn Residue Harvesting Effects On Yield Response To N Fertilization, Jose L. Pantoja, John E. Sawyer, Daniel W. Barker, Mahdi Al-Kaisi
John E. Sawyer
Producers have many choices of diverse tillage practices for their corn (Zea mays L.) production systems. However, no-till has become an important soil management practice to help reduce water and wind erosion, as well as nutrient runoff, while conserving soil moisture for crop use. No-till systems also help farmers by saving labor and time, as well as reducing farm costs due to less equipment and fuel consumption. Nevertheless, no-till production is typically more successful and has higher crop yield on moderately to well drained medium-textured soils (Bitzer, 1998), compared to soils with poor internal drainage and high clay.