Corn

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium get all of the publicity, but if there was an Academy Award for crop nutrients, sulfur would win best supporting actor.

Sulfur application methods, placement and timing depend on soil conditions in each field.

Potassium (K) regulates water loss and maintains turgor pressure. Identify K-deficiency symptoms in corn and soybeans before drought damages your yield.

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This NH3 calculator that will help you determine if fall application is right for you.

“You invest a lot of time studying inputs like seed and chemicals, but sometimes not in drying and storage,” says Kenneth Hellevang, North Dakota State Extension agricultural engineer and professor. “It makes sense to invest as much or more time in storage to make sure you can maintain the grain we worked hard to produce.”

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Nutrient management is costly, especially if the weather makes it hard to fully utilize things like nitrogen.