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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT FOR AGRONOMICS AND ECONOMICS<\/h1>\n

Fertilizer is probably one of the biggest expense lines in your ledger. That\u2019s the economic reality. Done right, good nutrient management can have a big impact on crop health and yield. That\u2019s the agronomic reality.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t build an efficient nutrient management plan on the fly. But the thought of trying to decipher soil test data or calculate the maximum economic rate of nitrogen (MERN) for your newest farm can be daunting. That\u2019s where we come in.<\/p>\n

Building a multi-year, field-specific plan will help you sleep at night knowing your fertilizer strategy is based on sound thinking. Book a meeting with your P&H Agrologist, and we can walk through the critical steps to successful nutrient management for your operation.<\/p>\n

Crop Rotation Planning<\/h2>\n

The first step in optimizing fertilizer use is crop rotation planning. What crop rotations fit your farming operation and maximize each crop\u2019s nutrient use efficiency? For example, in Western Canada, wheat followed by oilseeds or pulses yields 16% higher than a wheat-on-wheat rotation. (Scott, SK. 93-99). Source: https:\/\/prairiesoilsandcrops.ca\/articles\/volume-5-8-screen.pdf<\/em><\/p>\n

Different crops remove different nutrients from the soil. In order to balance nutrients, you need to know soil fertility levels, yield goals and crop needs to determine proper fertilizer application rates.<\/p>\n

Crop rotation also influences the rate of N mineralization or the conversion of organic N to mineral N by modifying soil moisture, soil temperature, pH, plant residue and tillage practices.<\/p>\n

4R Nutrient Management Strategy<\/h2>\n

Always consider the 4Rs when doing your nutrient management plans:<\/p>\n