Managing Plant Nutrients

Fertilizers are responsible for over half of global food production, but there are areas in world with nutrient deficiency and other areas of nutrient excess. Managing mineral plant nutrients requires careful application of science and skill to meet production, environmental, and social goals.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)

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Diammonium phosphate (DAP) Diammonium phosphate (DAP) is the world’s most widely used phosphorus (P...
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Monday, May 6, 2013

Compound Fertilizer: Mixing several nutrients in each granule

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Compound fertilizers contain several nutrients in each granule Many soils require the addition of several essential nutrients to allev...
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Ten Laws of Sustainable Soil Management (Lal)

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Dr. Rattan Lal developed 10 laws for  sustainably  meeting the demands of the growing world population.  They are worthy of so...
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Don’t Forget to Keep Your Alfalfa in Top Shape with Phosphorus!

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Many factors are involved in producing a top-quality alfalfa crop.   Healthy alfalfa growth requires adequate mineral...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Sulphate of Potash for Quality... scan

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Potassium fertilizer is commonly added to improve the yield and quality of plants growing in soils that are lacking an adequate supply of ...
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Sulfur, an overlooked nutrient…Are you keeping track?

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Sulfur deficiency symptoms in corn Since S deficiencies are increasing in many areas, the use of this nutrient is becoming...
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Rob Mikkelsen
I am a soil scientist with interest in managing plant nutrients in the best way possible. I am fortunate to be able to work in research and education to be able to accomplish this goal. After receiving a PhD in Soil Science at the University of California (Riverside), I worked as a Research Scientist for the U.S. government, as a Professor of Soil Science, for the not-for-profit IPNI, and now the African Plant Nutrition Institute. It's been a wonderful experience!
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