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Nutrients in the soil
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Boron for Minnesota soils
Research in Minnesota has shown that using boron fertilizers will improve the yield of alfalfa and vegetables on some sandy soils. (583 K PDF)
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Sulfur for Minnesota soils
An essential element in the life processes of all living things. (770 K PDF)
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Zinc for crop production
Information gathered from several research projects focused on the use of this particular nutrient. (666 K PDF)
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Magnesium for crop production in Minnesota
Special consideration is given to the Mg status of forage crops. (545 K PDF)
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Potassium for crop production
A macronutrient that is essential to plant growth. 1.7 MB PDF)
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Copper for crop production
Most Minnesota soils contain adequate amounts. However, small grains grown in organic and peat soils are exceptions. (362 K PDF)
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Use of banded fertilizer for corn production
Fertilizer is just one part of the crop production puzzle. (1.7 MB PDF)
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Effectiveness of using low rates of plant nutrients
Low input rates may reduce input costs but should be considered carefully. (1.1 MB PDF)
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Soil cation ratios for crop production
Explores the "basic cation saturation ratio (BCSR)" and "sufficiency level" approaches. (817 K PDF)
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Managing Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybean
Fe (iron) is required by several enzymes involved in the formation of chlorophyll. (799 K PDF)
