The Fluid Fertilizer Foundation mourns the passing of a great friend to us and the industry. Ford West, who’s 34 year career with The Fertilizer Institute culminated with his being named President in 2005, began in 1979. Ford was born on December 11, 1947 and died on Sunday, February 14 surrounded by his family after …
Glen Brandt dies at 94
The Fluid Fertilizer Foundation is saddend at the news of the passing of Glen Brandt. Glen was an innovator, an entrepreneur, and a founding member of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation. His contributions and legacy are far reaching. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and friends.
Starter Fertilizer Boosts Late Planted Corn
It’s been a wild spring, there is no doubt. Cloudy, wet, cold conditions have kept many out of the fields. Growers should resist the notion that because they are planting late, they should cut back on starter fertilizer. That small amount of fertilizer is just what the corn crop needs to thrive until roots can …
Will the High Water of 2019 Affect Crop Growth?
Floods of 1993 and 2011 caused what is known as “flooded soil syndrome” which is also known as fallow syndrome. It happens when soil conditions contribute to the destruction of vasicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM or AM). Arbuscular mycorrhizae are beneficial fungi that thrive when there are active roots for them to form a symbiotic relationship …
Obituary of Dr. Ricardo J. Melgar
Obituary of Dr. Ricardo J. Melgar Prepared by Dr. Martín Torres Duggan (translated) I deeply regret to inform you of the death of Ing. Agr. Ricardo Melgar occurred on February 3, 2019 who was struggling with a severe illness. I had the opportunity to work with Ricardo during my first years as an agronomist, and …
Mitigating Sulfur deficiencies and maximizing cotton yields
Dr. William Hunter Frame Summary: The differences observed between 2016 and 2017 indicate environment and soil type play critical roles for N/S management in cotton. Sandier soils will be selected during the 2018 growing season to ascertain the effect of soil type on N/S management in the upper Southeast coastal plain. Through fluid nitrogen-sulfur fertilizer formulationsThrough …
Micronutrient Uptake Sources, Compatibility
Dr. Julian Smith Summary: Why is all this important to agricultural sustainability? Quality of food in feeding the world is critical to human survival. This involves vitamin, microelement and protein. Water and nutrient efficiency involve crop performance. Water, nutrient efficiency, pharmaceutical work and plastics are equally important to a growing world population. Serious questions need answering …
Weather and Climate
Dr. Eric Snodgrass Summary: So, what do we need to watch for? We need to watch for blocking weather patterns to evolve in June, July, and August, as well as troughs to develop in the Gulf of Alaska and north Atlantic in the summer, as these features often lead to hot dry conditions in the Midwest. …
Dr. Raun Lohry has been named President of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation
Dr. Raun Lohry has been named as President of the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation following their annual meeting February 19-20, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ. He will succeed Dr. Dale Leikam who is stepping down after servings as President of the Foundation for the past 10 years. Dr. Lohry has considerable technical and business management experience in …
Fertility Components Critical For High Yield Corn
Nitrogen. Multiple applications of N are more efficient and result in higher yields (preplant, starter, pre-tassel applications through pivot or sidedress, and post-tassel applications). Additionally, multiple applications improved N use efficiency and reduce potential for stalk rot organisms to infect corn stalks. Post Tassel N Applications. Post-tassel (post-flowering) applications of N can increase yields by …