Soybean Webcast: Refine Nutrient Management Programs through Plant Analysis

Nov 11, 2016

From Plant Management Network, www.plantmanagementnetwork.com

Nutrient management and the efficient use of fertilizer are critically important factors for maximizing yield and profit in modern soybean production systems.

A new educational presentation from the Plant Management Network (PMN) entitled

"Plant Analysis as a Nutrient Management Tool,

" provides techniques to diagnose nutrient-related problems in the field. This webcast is now available as part of the Focus on Soybean resource for growers, crop consultants, and extension agents.

Plant analysis can measure the nutrient levels in maturing soybean plants and serve as a quality control measure complementing traditional soil testing. The webcast, developed by Dave Mengel, Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University, discusses how plant analysis can be used to:

Assess the effectiveness of nutrient management programs
Ensure essential nutrients are being incorporated into plants
Identify when plants have a deficiency or surplus of nutrients

The 30-minute presentation will remain open access through December 31 in the

Focus on Soybean webcast resource.

The Plant Management Network is a nonprofit publisher of applied, science-based resources that help enhance the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops. Partnering with over 80 universities, nonprofits, and agribusinesses, PMN provides materials covering a wide range of crops and contemporary issues through the online PMN Education Center.

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