Soybean fertilizer: What to know about foliar, sulfur, nitrogen, micros, and more

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re discussing soybean fertilizer management. What does the research say on whether foliar application of liquid fertilizer increases yield? Are other nutrients such as sulfur or nitrogen recommended? What nutrients or practices are not suggested for soybean?

Transcript

Guests:

• Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Seth Naeve, Extension soybean agronomist (St. Paul)
• Jeff Vetch, U of M researcher (Waseca)
• Fabian Fernandez, Extension nitrogen management specialist (St. Paul)

Additional resources:

• New study finds foliar fertilizers rarely increase soybean yield
• Soybean fertilizer guidelines
• Soybean nutrient calculator
• Managing iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans 
• Micronutrients for Soybean Production in the North Central Region (2017 publication)

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