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Corn field under drought conditions

Should Sidedress Nitrogen Rates Be Adjusted During Drought?

Current drought conditions have raised questions about whether planned sidedress or layby nitrogen (N) applications should be adjusted in corn. In most situations, the recommended approach is to stay…

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Right Artificial Intelligence (AI) Instructions for the Right Answers to Your Agricultural Questions

AI tools are becoming part of everyday life. They are used to answer questions, summarize information, and support decision-making. These tools work based on the instructions provided by the user,…

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Fertilization Considerations for Row Crops During Drought Conditions

Dry soils reduce the availability of soil nutrients to plants and also affect how well lime and fertilizers work after they are applied. Lime and dry fertilizers need soil moisture to dissolve,…

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Soil Management for Huricane-Impacted Western North Carolina

Soil Management for Hurricane-Impacted Western NCDavid H. Hardy & Joe Hudyncia, Agronomic Division – NCDA&CSLuke Gatiboni, Crop & Soil Science Dept. – NC State UniversityHurricane Helene…

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How the Fertilizer Recommendations Are Updated

This is a short clip of a field day with students where Luke explains how the fertilizer recommendations are updated in North Carolina.

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Low Soil Temperature and Nutrient Uptake

Are you seeing corn fields with early-season symptoms of nutrient deficiency? Check out Luke Gatiboni talking about the effect of low soil temperature on nutrient uptake.

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Starter P Fertilizers for Corn in North Carolina

In , Luke Gatiboni, the extension soil fertility specialist at the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, gives a brief update about his trials studying the efficiency of starter P fertilizers for…

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The How Much N Does a Corn Crop Really Need?

The How Much N Does a Corn Crop Really Need?Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, YadkinTim Hambrick, Ag Ext AgentNovember 15, 2021Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for corn yield, nobody debates that. And, there is…

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An NC Soil Fertility Trial Started in 1966 and It is Still Active

Can you imagine how much work is needed to conduct a field trial for 54 years? Watch this video for a brief description of this effort.