By Angie Rieck-Hinz and Rebecca Vittetoe et.al
To help producers, crop advisers and agricultural lenders make informed nutrient management decisions amid high fertilizer costs, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering three Fertilizer and Finance workshops across Iowa this August.
Workshop topics will include understanding fertilizer cost trends; interpreting soil test results to make better phosphorus, potassium and lime recommendations; and fertilizer budgeting strategies to get the most value from every fertilizer dollar. Participants will learn practical strategies to maximize nutrient management while protecting farm profitability. The workshop is designed for farmers, agricultural lenders, crop advisers and other agriculture professionals seeking to evaluate fertility investments from both agronomic and financial perspectives.
"The goal is to help producers make confident decisions about where fertilizer dollars will have the greatest impact," said Rebecca Vittetoe, extension field agronomist at Iowa State. “By combining fertility management principles with financial analysis, participants will gain tools they can use to evaluate costs, manage risk and maximize returns.”
Source : iastate.edu