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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …