Phosphorus fertilizer timing matters

March 24, 2022

"Corn and soybean producers apply phosphorus (P) fertilizer in both spring and fall, but research from SWAC faculty member Dr. Dan Kaiser indicates the two crops could require the nutrient at different times.

"Depending on the amount of P in the soil and the pH of the soil, corn could benefit more from spring applications. Soybeans, meanwhile, appear to have a slightly better response with fall applications." Read the story in DNT Progressive Farmer.