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Written by Danica Kluth, Tessenderlo Kerley Agronomist High producing alfalfa removes large amounts of nutrients from the soil every growing season. Among the most critical and often the most under applied nutrients in forage systems are potassium and sulfur.

In a corn-soybean rotation within the Midwest, soybeans can often be overshadowed by the focus on a strong nutrient management program for a corn crop. However, considering the yield potential and genetics in place today, soybean fertility programs need thoughtful consideration as well. We know that when it comes to nitrogen, soybeans are for the...

Watch Full Webinar Dr. Zack Ogles and Dr. Elizabeth Lemings discuss the continued research with Auburn University, revealing that thiosulfates, when used at higher rates, can significantly slow the rate of nitrification compared to commercially available nitrification inhibitors. With rising fertilizer costs and growing environmental concerns...

Recent research studies conducted in collaboration with Texas A&M University have shown positive results to using KTS® in-season to meet potassium (K) needs of cotton. Application methods evaluated include side-dress coulter applications, side-dress applications through sub-surface drip irrigation and foliar applications. When using KTS in a...

Mixing any liquid potassium source, including KTS®, with an UAN solution will form potassium nitrate, KNO3. Due to KNO3’s low solubility, precipitation will occur causing the need for water. There is a limited amount of KNO3 that can dissolve in a specific amount of water at any given temperature level. In colder environments, KNO3 is less soluble.

Potatoes need calcium and potassium. Without adequate supply of these nutrients, growers could experience shrink and physiological problems. To ensure good-sized, healthy potatoes from planting through storage, growers should consider two products: KTS® and CaTs® . KTS, potassium thiosulfate, is the highest analysis liquid potassium and sulfur...

Without sulfur, the quality of wheat isn’t as “golden” as it could be. By Elizabeth Lemings, Ph.D., Agronomist For instance, sulfur nutrition is crucial for producing quality flour with desirable characteristics to make bread, says Elizabeth Lemings, Ph.D., Midwest Regional Agronomist, noting that sulfur plays a significant role in the formation of...

Roles of Nitrogen and Sulfur in Cotton Nitrogen and sulfur are both essential to producing quality cotton fiber and high yields. However, they have something else in common, they are mobile in the soil and are subject to leaching out of the rooting zone.

Post Harvest Potassium For world-class athletes, the rest and recovery period following an event is crucial. The human body is capable of some amazing things, but without proper care after exertion, athletes may not be at peak form for the next event. Similarly, in California, our world-class tree and vine crops need a period of recovery after...

Getting nutrients onto crops at critical times is just half the battle. You must make sure they get into the plant, as well. Finding the right formulation is key, because nutrients interact with each other – sometimes in positive ways for the crop and other times negatively. In cotton, a critical time for potassium (K) is at first bloom and just...

It is essential for growers to find ways to protect the nitrogen they apply. In the webinar, “Protecting Nitrogen with Thiosulfates: A New Look at a Legacy Product,” Manager of Agronomy Zack Ogles, Ph.D., said that concentrated applications of thiosulfates can help growers protect their nitrogen investments. Collaborative studies from Tessenderlo...

Nitrogen Management in Cotton Effective nitrogen management plays a crucial role in cotton production to achieve optimal yields. Understanding the impact of nitrogen deficiencies is key in addressing common symptoms and ensuring robust vegetative growth. Let's dig into the significance of nitrogen management and how it influences cotton production.

Importance of In-season Applications As warmer temperatures arrive, it is time to top-dress wheat for many. Applying in-season nitrogen takes priority but this means we may overlook other nutrients like potassium and sulfur. For many of us, our soil tests may show sufficient potassium levels and we often don’t consider adding additional potassium...

Importance of Sulfur Sulfur (S) is often referred to as the fourth most essential nutrient in crop production and is an important component of amino acids and proteins. In the soil profile, sulfur is a mobile nutrient and exists as plant available sulfate (SO42-) and as organic sulfur that is stored in organic matter. Most crops require around a 10...

Does your fertility program call for in-season application of potassium? Many growers throughout the country plan for summer applications of fertilizers, especially those with irrigation systems. KTS (Potassium Thiosulfate) liquid fertilizer is a great fit for those who need to meet their potassium goals in-season. For most crops the highest...