Farmers have opportunities to achieve greater nutrient-use efficiency and reduce nutrient losses when following the “4R Nutrient Stewardship” principles – applying the right fertilizer source at the right rate at the right time and in the right place. The principles use various best-management practices to optimize fertilizer-use efficiency. Among the practices are manure incorporation and cover crops.
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Lynn Grooms writes about the diversity of agriculture, including the industry’s newest ideas, research and technologies as a staff reporter for Agri-View based in Wisconsin.
