University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Dan Kaiser recently finished a four-year study on potassium fertilizer application for corn and soybeans. The study aimed to determine the optimal potassium rate for both crops, assess if spring application of potash negatively impacts soybean yield, and evaluate the accuracy of current plant tissue and soil testing guidelines.
Spring application may impact yield
Spring application of potash may impact soybean yield.
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