How to Approach the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship in 2023
Treating your farm like a business and understanding the return on every investment is everything.
On that note, devote the same amount of time and attention to detail on the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship as you do on seed choice, says Curt Woolfolk, Senior Manager, Crop Nutrition Technologies, The Mosaic Co. A deep discussion with your trusted advisor to challenge your traditional approaches around the right source, right rate, right time, and right place can increase yields and profitability, all while decreasing the potential for environmental impact, he says.
“Seed selection is a significant part of farm profitability, but it’s only one part of the equation. Up to 60% of your yield is dependent on soil fertility,” he says. Woolfolk also notes that while nitrogen often takes center stage, phosphorus and potassium are equally important when it comes to the big three.
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On that note, devote the same amount of time and attention to detail on the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship as you do on seed choice, says Curt Woolfolk, Senior Manager, Crop Nutrition Technologies, The Mosaic Co. A deep discussion with your trusted advisor to challenge your traditional approaches around the right source, right rate, right time, and right place can increase yields and profitability, all while decreasing the potential for environmental impact, he says.
“Seed selection is a significant part of farm profitability, but it’s only one part of the equation. Up to 60% of your yield is dependent on soil fertility,” he says. Woolfolk also notes that while nitrogen often takes center stage, phosphorus and potassium are equally important when it comes to the big three.
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