The Fluid Journal Archives Index 2002-2004

WINTER 2002

Fluids Outdual Granular In Australian Wheat Trials Dr. R.E. Holloway, Dr. I. Bertrand, Mrs. A.J. Frischke, Mrs. D.M. Brace, and Dr. M.J. McLaughlin

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=5

Fluid sources of P, N, and Zn performed markedly better than granular fertilizers in terms of promoting dry matter, P uptake, and grain yield.

 

Calcium’s Role In Plant Nutrition Dr. G. W. Easterwood

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=8

Research shows soluble calcium fertilizer plays vital role in production of high-quality crops.

 

Fluid Starters Bump Cotton Yields Drs. C.W. Bednarz, G.H. Harris, and W.D. Shurley

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=11

Net economic returns were also higher than untreated check in 23 of 30 comparisons.

 

SPRING 2002

P and K Reserves Growing Thinner Drs. P.E. Fixen and T.S. Murrell

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=14

Do we know enough about optimum soil test levels and nutrient needs at high yield levels is the question being asked.

 

Sidedressing Nitrogen in Corn Makes Sense

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=17

It is not only friendly to the environment but also improves return on investment and crop yields.

 

Liquid N Shines in Turf Applications Dr. C. F. Mancino, Ms. Dianne Petrunak, and Mr. Douglas Wilkinson

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=19

Shows less N loss compared to granulars in 1999 Penn State University putting green trials.

 

Micronutrient Response Enhanced By Fluid Starters Dr. Alan Blaylock

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=21

Mixed solutions create intimate contact between nutrient compounds in the various carriers combined.

 

SUMMER 2002

Fine-tuning Soil/Plant Needs Critical In Potato Production Drs. Terry A. Tindall and Dale Westermann

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=24

Western scientists probe into factors affecting potato crop needs for potassium.

 

One Good Way To Add Punch To Starters: Include Sulfur Dr. John G. Clapp

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=27

Industry agronomist says potential yield increases from adding sulfur to starters should be even more positive in the

future due to a decline in atmospheric sulfur.

 

Are You Approaching Yield Thresholds? Dr. Achim Dobermann, et al.

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=29

Nebraska researchers suggest the answer is “no.” Increased plant populations and nutrients can bring higher corn yields, plus the added benefit of increased carbon sequestration.

 

Starters Bump Grain Sorghum Yields Drs. W.B. Gordon and D.A. Whitney

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=32

Kansas experiments were conducted on both minimum-till and no-till systems, using 2 x 2 and dribble methods of

placement.

 

FALL 2002

How Far Have We Progressed With Precision Agriculture? Dr. Paul E. Fixen

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=34

We’re not as far down a road bumpier than we expected, author claims. However, enironmental pressures will speed its acceptance in making it a permanent fixture.

 

What About N in NPK Starters? Dr. R.e. Lamond, Dr. W.B. Gordon, B.J. Niehues and C.J. Olsen

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=37

Be careful, Kansas researchers warn, about how high you raise those N rates.

 

Do Starters Work Better in Reduced-Till Systems? Dr. Larry G. Bundy

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=39

Research suggests that beneficial responses to starter may be more frequent, and the size of the response greater in high residue systems, specially in no-till.

 

P Starters Bump Yields In Corn/Soybean Rotations Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=42

Researchers stress that optimum placement of phosphorus (P) is essential in reduced-till systems, especially in soils

testing low in P.

 

WINTER 2003

Evaluating Soil Fertility Production Practices for No-Till Cotton Fertilization Dr. D D. Howard

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=46

Researcher explores effects of starter, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on cotton yields in different placement

scenarios.

 

What About Starter Placement in High Phosphorus Soils F. Ronald Mulford

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=49

Maryland researcher takes a look at alternative methods of placing starters in soils testing excessively high (above

205lbs/A of P2O5).

 

Searching for a Right Balance in Plant Population and Nitrogen Fertility Drs. J. M. Blumenthal and D. J. Lyon

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=51

Nebraska studies on dryland corn show interesting correlations between yields and management of plant populations and nitrogen fertility.

 

Calcium Boosts Peanut Yields Naveen Puppala, Dr. R. D. Baker and Dr. Ronald B. Sorensen

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=54

New Mexico studies in irrigated fields document not only significant yield increases but monetary returns as well.

 

Foliar Fertilization Improves Nutrient Use Efficiency Robert C. Dixon

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=56

Studies are showing foliar fertilization is more efficient and reduces potential environmental impact.

 

EARLY SPRING 2003

Searching For More Effective Corn Starters In Conservation-Till Dr. John Kovar

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=58

A combination of laboratory/greenhouse and field experiments offers useful information to dealers, producers, and

agronomists.

 

Studies Show Urease Inhibitor Boosts Yields INDUSTRY AT WORK

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=61

University and agribusiness studies affirm the beneficial effects inhibitors have in raising crop yields.

 

Which Will It Be? Dr. Terry A. Tindall

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=63

Drought and the talk of drought means we in agriculture must work to increase water-use efficiency through a better

understanding of crop water use.

 

Improving Nutrient Management Via Evolving Strategies and New Technologies Drs. J.S. Schepers, S. Payton, D.D. Francis, and J. Shanahan

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=66

Nebraska studies focus especially on nitrogen and its impact on the environment.

 

LATE SPRING 2003

Using Starters to Reduce Broadcast Applications of P in Sugar Beets Drs. Albert L. Sims and Larry J. Smith

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=70

Studies show P starters produced yields equal to or exceeding those produced by larger rates of P applied through

broadcasting.

 

Sensor-Based N Management Strategy INDUSTRY AT WORK

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=72

New optical sensing variable rate application system improves nitrogen use efficiency and increases producer returns.

 

Mega-Yields With Twin-Row Planting Gene and Dean Carstens

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=74

Authors foresee exceeding 300 bu/A corn and 85 bu/A soybean yields at a profitable level and with no adverse

environmental impact.

 

Sulfur Applications Boost Alfalfa Yields Dr. Richard Koenig, Kevin Heaton, and James Barnhill

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=76

In sites marginal or deficient in sulfur, tests indicate that consistent responses to sulfur fertilization can be achieved.

 

K In NP Starters Helps Bump Corn Yields Dr. Barney Gordon

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=78

Three-year study shows that adding potassium can supply extra punch to push yields higher, even though soils already

test high in P and K.

 

FALL 2003

Alternatives To Fall N Applications Via Fluids Dr. Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=80

Study looks at different application timing under two distinctly different corn tillage systems.

 

Calcium Nitrate Pays Off on Citrus INDUSTRY AT WORK

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=82

Reseach indicates increased productivity and profitability, root health, and tree longevity.

 

Banding Means Higher Yields and Better Return On Investment FFF REVIEW

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=84

Surface band provides better soil contact, higher nutrient concentrations in bands, diminished nutrient fixation, and

greater availability for plant uptake.

 

Fluids Whip Granular In Nitrate-N Runoff Comparisons Drs. Gary Gascho, Donald Wauchope, Jessica Davis, and James Hook

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=87

Georgia study suggests that fluid fertilizers have less tendency of runoff when a heavy rainfall occurs.

 

Balanced P and K Applications Crucial to Optimum Alfalfa Yields W.K. Berg, Drs. B.C. Joern, K.D. Johnson, S.M. Brouder, and J.J. Volenec

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=89

Tests conducted at Purdue show the grave consequences of adding P without K.

 

EARLY SPRING 2004

Keep Close Watch on NPKs Fertilization of Alfalfa Dr. Richard Koenig

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=92

Some form of soil and tissue testing must be used to identify dificiencies and monitor nutrient status.

 

Controlled Release Nitrogen Shows Promise on Onions INDUSTRY AT WORK

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=94

Product is reportedly showing consistently higher returns on investment with onion growers in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Fluids Beat Granular in Soil Trials Drs. M. McLaughlin, E. Lombi, B. Holloway, R. Armstrong, Ms. C. Johnston, Ms. D. Brace

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=96

Granular fertilizers found to be inferior to fluids in calcareous soils.

 

Surface Banding Effective for Corn Starter FFF Review

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=99

Mounting evidence shows surface dribbling starter plus N and P closer to plantroots than broadcasting.

 

Don’t Overlook Effect of Variables on P Use in Corn-Soybean Rotations Dr Gyles Randall and Jeffrey Vetsch

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=102

Tillage systems, P placement, P levels in soils, and applied P rate can affect yields and economic return Minnesota

studies show.

 

SPRING 2004

Phosphorus Fertilizer Bumps Forage and Beef Production Drs. D. Robinson, J. Sij, W. Pinchak, R. Gill, D. Malinowski, T. Baughman and Mr. S. Bevers

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=105

Forage and Beef production increased sufficiently to exceed the cost of added P.

 

Trials Prove K Fertilization of Apples can be Beneficial Drs. Gerry Neilsen and Denise Neilsen

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=107

Studies conducted in semi-arid region of British Columbia on potassium- and magnesiumdeficient, coarse-textured soils.

 

Strip Till: A Viable Option? Ms. L. Ferdinand, Drs. R. Lamond, B.Gordon, K. Jannsen, and Mr. C. Godsey

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=109

Kansas research shows strip-till produced better early-season growth and higher corn grain yields in 2003 trials.

 

Will Continuous Supply of NH4+-N Increase Irrigated Crop Production? Dr. D. R. Krieg

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=112

Results of studies in the Texas South Plains showed positive responses with cotton but not sorghum.

 

FALL 2004

Can Agriculture and Environmentalists Align Interests? Dr. Kenneth G. Cassman

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=114

Yes, says author. How? By ensuring global food security, protecting biodiversity, improving water quality, and reducing

reliance on imported oil.

 

Managing Nitrogen With Five-dollar Gas Dr. Gyles Randall

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=117

Escalating natural gas prices with little possibility of low-cost nitrogen returning, strongly encourages growers to finetune management practices or jeopardize profits.

 

N-Use Efficiency Improves In Ecological Intensification Project Drs. T Arkebauer, A. Dobermann, K. Cassman, R. Drijber, J. Lindquist, J. Specht, D. Walters, and H. Yang

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=120

Management systems designed to preserve the integrity of the environment are proving profitable in yields and more

efficient use of inputs.

 

Optimal Nutrient Levels Required For High-yielding Potatoes Drs. Jeff Stark and Bryan Hopkins

http://www.fluidjournalonline.com/?iid=43798&startpage=123

Achieving optimal goals requires an efficient nutrient management program, using the most effective nutrient sources,

application timings,and methods of placement.