Sulfur plays a critical role in soil, and our understanding of how to manage it has changed over time. Over the last several decades, research has helped us better understand how this critical…
All the nutrients in your soil interact with one another to support growing crops. Some nutrients complement each other, meaning they are more effective when applied together than when applied…
The philosophy at Iowa State University is that phosphorus and potassium are the true basis of crop production. While nitrogen is essential, these two macronutrients are considered to be the…
The growth of high-yielding crops and reductions in the atmospheric deposition of sulfur due to the control of air pollutants have resulted in greater sulfur deficiencies around the world. As…
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, also known as the big three, are generally considered the three macronutrients essential to plant growth… but Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Alan Blaylock says that there…
Nutrient management plans and fertilizer programs are more than budget lines, they are strategic investments that can support greater on-farm sustainability, productivity and profitability. If you’re considering cutting back on…
Healthy soil delivers healthy yields. The key to healthy soil? The strategic management of critical nutrients such as phosphorus and sulfur. These macronutrients play a vital role in plant development…
What is elemental sulfur? Go beyond your high school chemistry class to learn the ins and outs of this sulfur source with Karl Wyant, Nutrien Director of Agronomy.
Avoiding sulfur deficiencies is critical to the long-term success of a grower and their crops. Crops that are deficient in sulfur will display reduced flowering, stunted growth, yellowing in new…
Sulfur is a critical nutrient that plays a vital role in crop production. As atmospheric sources of sulfur have diminished in recent years due to improved pollution controls, farmers are…
