Once wheat harvest is complete, getting a good soil test is important. The Mosaic Group Technical Sales Manager Sherry Koch says there’s lots of nutrients that could be deficient. “Making sure we test for the basics like nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, along with micro-nutrients like zinc and boron,” says Koch. “In some areas we have good crops coming off and other areas, not so good crops.” Koch says nutrients like phosphorus, potassium and zinc don’t move much within the soil profile and they could be a good investment. “Phosphate prices are close to $100 cheaper than they were one year ago. If we can get nutrients down this fall, this takes the load off getting everything applied during the spring. Then, you can focus on getting more mobile nutrients in the soil. That gives farmers broader spectrum.”
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