Nutrient Management Research Database
General Information
Research Title
Traditional Tools and New Technology Play Key Roles in Site-Specific Management
Research Specifications
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Soil Type:
Country: United States
Year: 1997
Authors
A.E. Ludwick
Summary/Abstract from Original Source
Research Highlights
Design and Methods
Results
- On-farm testing methods, such as pre-sidedress soil nitrate testing, help fine-tine nutrient application rates by incorporating soil nutrient levels.
- Portable plant tissue nitrate analyzers help inform these fertilizer rate decisions as well.
- The paper outlines some technology and background related to strategies for mid-season fertilization.