Using soil-applied phosphorous fertilizers is a balancing act for Saskatchewan growers. Apply too much and there is a risk of causing damage to the seeds. Apply too little and yields could suffer. But what if phosphorous wasn’t applied to the soil at all? Could foliar application methods help growers overcome issues of soil-bound nutrients?
Read MoreDr. Jeff Schoenau, professor of soil fertility and professional agrologist who works in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses the use of phosphorus and micronutrients to increase wheat fertility. This is part of the Think Wheat series of extension events for wheat producers and agronomists.
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