FJCTV: Keys to Starter Fertilizer

Many planters are rolling in farm country, and it’s important to get a plan together for starter fertilizer.

By Ashley Davenport

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November 15, 2020 12:24 PM

Farm Journal starter fertilizer test plots

Many planters are rolling in farm country, and it’s important to get a plan together for starter fertilizer.

Last month, AgDay host Clinton Griffiths spoke with Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie at Commodity Classic about starter fertilizer.

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