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Show Millard County Chronicle Thursday, March 23, 1961 Reid Corn Requires Large Amounts of Fertilizer to Obtain Maximum Yields W HAKES THE DIFFERENCE Field corn is a crop that requires large quantities of fertilizer in order to obtain maximum yields, according accord-ing to scientists at Utah State University. Uni-versity. Corn, like small grains, feeds very heavily on nitrogen. The phosphorous status of most of our irrigated soils is sufficiently high either through normal fertilizing practices or native fertility to take care of the needs of corn. However, most soils are low in nitrogen as far as total needs of corn are concerned. con-cerned. Since potassium is present in all our soils and water in adequate ade-quate amounts, potassium fertilizer on corn is not recommended. The recommendations for field corn, where water is adequate and where maximum yields are desired, would be on the order of 100 to 200 pounds of available nitrogen per acre. This would be assuming that 30 tons of silage per acre are desired or if sweet corn is grown and approximately eight tons of ears are to be sent to a cannery. The utilization of nitrogen with corn is associated closely with the irrigation practices followed. It does little good to apply a heavy rate of nitrogen on corn and only irrigate in a manner that would indicate the acreage hadn't been fertilized at all, or in small a-mounts. a-mounts. Nitrogon applied to corn at the time the land is prepared can be brondeast and plowed down or it can be sidedressed after the crop is growing. It is not desirable to broadcast on surfaces of the soil and not incorporate it down into the soil. Where heavy rates of nitrogen ni-trogen are used with corn, it is desirable de-sirable to irrigate frequently with light irrigations. Where water is available, irrigation irriga-tion on a weekly or 10-day basis would be most favorable. If irrigation irriga-tion water is limited, it is not desirable de-sirable to apply high rates of nitrogen nitro-gen as efficiency of usage is materially ma-terially reduced when water cannot be supplied to meet the demands of the growing crop. Where corn is planted following sugar beets or planted following a crop of alfalfa, then the fertilizer rate can be reduced materially. Manure is most effective with corn If manure is applied, the nitrogen should be reduced five pounds per each ton of manure. Under some circumstances nitrogen nitro-gen deficiencies will develop in a Ifitttt -si 'it ..-..V.V.WiHVfV ""!' -yv ?v : v i h o a. X..'.x.. v..vsv : iv;::-. 1 I ? if mi PI 11 li ft FT FT (fn 0) FT FLAWS NO g) CORN 7 POTATOES 0 SUGAR BEETS gj SMALL GRAINS There are many advantages to early fertilization in most western areas you get the job done before the late spring rush; plants get the nutrients they need for an early start; early application checks water run-off and increases water-holding capacity. On corn, sugar beets, potatoes, small grains, and other crops, many farmers report excellent results with pre-plan t fertilization. So apply fertilizer now and insist on USS Nitrogen Fertilizers, made by United States Steel: USS Ammonium Nitrate 33' fl nitrogen USS Ammonium Sulfate 21 nitrogen, plus 24" sulfur USS Anhydrous Ammonia 82'1 nitrogen USS Nitrogen Fertilizers are avaiiable in bag, bulk, or tank. This year, join the many farmer's who achieve those hrgher profits through proper fertilization. Use enough fertilizer, harvest more dollars. To find out how much fertilizer you should apply to your crops for maximum profits visit your USS Nitrogen Fertilizer Dealer. He has the latest information about fertilization for your area and your crops. Order USS Xitrogen Fertilizers today e ' ATT,""".",,-, ( Nitroaon Fertilizers i la ft S. . ilSi i;.'V'?SS:;i: Pretty Pat Sorenson, secretary for a major Intermountan potato processing firm, holds up two potatoes to demonstrate how growers can boost their potato yield by as much as three times through proper nitrogen fertilization, combined with the latest recommended management practices. Easily convinced and apparently more interested In Pat than the potatoes art Dr. Roy C. Lipps, western agronomist for U. S. Steel from Salt lake City, and Don Bakes, agronomist for J. R. Simplot Company Com-pany in Idaho. Handling Fertilizer Requirements of pring Grains Done Several Ways crop of corn as the season advances when it is not possible to move equipment through the field. This problem can "be solved partly .by applying nitrogen in the irrigation water, either by using ammonia nitrate or ammonia sulphate dissolved dis-solved in water and trickled into the irrigation system; or by using some of the other nitrogen carriers and applying them in the irrigation water. The problem associated with this type of application is that complete control of water must be maintained main-tained so that the fertilizer will not be carried away in the waste water that accumulates at the lower low-er end of the field. This particular approach should be used only in situations where an extreme deficiency de-ficiency exists and it becomes necessary ne-cessary to employ this method in order to develop the crop. High Potato Yields Being Obtained by Following Recommended Practices Scientists at Utah State University Univer-sity have indicated that handling fertilizer requirements of spring grains can be done in several ways. In the past, animal manure was used to supply the needed plant nutrients. With the increased intensity in-tensity in farming currently in piactice, it 4s no longer possible to obtain enough animal manure to take care of these needs. As a result, it has been necessary to resort to commercial fertilizers. A practice that is followed by farmers to. supply nitrogen, which is the principal plant growth element ele-ment needed by grains, is to follow alfalfa with small grains. When alfalfa al-falfa is plowed up, the nitrogen-fixing nitrogen-fixing organisms in the nodules remain re-main on the plant roots, decompose and release nitrogen to the new crop. As a result, when alfalfa has been plowed up, and spring grain planted, the nitrogen level of that crttl in noii'illir rolaf tiralt ViirrVi tha ! first year. Very often the amount of nitrogen nitro-gen supplied by the alfalfa crop is adequate to take care of a good crop of grain. Normally, a residual effect will be gotten the second year following the plowing out of alfalfa. However, this is depleted primarily at that time. Where alfalfa is not used In rotation ro-tation or where the grain crop is planted several years beyond the time the alfalfa is plowed out, then it becomes necessary to apply nitrogen ni-trogen fertilizer. When a nitrogen fertilizer is applied to small grains, usually an increase in yield results. However, since a plant is more vigorous, it grows more lush and the problem of lodging is acute. Stiff-strawed varieties of grains should be used in order to avoid this problem. The amount of nitrogen nitro-gen to be applied to small grains will be influenced in part by the amount of water available and also by the amount of residual nitrogen present in the soil. Normally, the range would be something on the order of 50 to 100 pounds of available avail-able N breaker. This can be done with 300 pounds of ammonia nitrate nit-rate or some 250 pounds of am monia sulphate. The nutrient requirement re-quirement for small grains in Utah is primarily limited to that of nitrogen. nitro-gen. Nitrogen supplied from commercial commer-cial fertilizer usually is used up the first year t is applied. Residual effects with nitrogen are relatively small if they exist at all. It is necessary to plan the nitrogen requirements re-quirements of small grains each year and not rely on a residual effect left over from the previous years. One exception to this would be with the growing of small grains following a crop of sugar beets in which considerable nitrogen usually remains in the soil. A number of trials have been conducted over the past 10 years to determine the fertility requirements require-ments of small grains on dry lands. These studies have shown that most of our state is lacking in a-vailable a-vailable water precipitation. Where precipitation is favorable, nitrogen application on small grains on the dry lands has been relatively successful. suc-cessful. Rates for dry land winter wheat will be on the order of 40 pounds per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Holt, from Sevier, were Delta visitors over the weekend with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Satt-ley. icfveHisfna works for you I Yields of more than 400 sacks of potatoes per acre are now being ing recommended farm practices, according to latest reports from western agricultural colleges and other farm agencies. These practices include the use! of certified seed, seed bed preparation, prepara-tion, control of insects and diseases, timely vine removal and proper harvesting and storage methods. An additional practice, which most often makes the major difference dif-ference in the farmer's bankbook is proper fertilization. The amount of fertilizer to be used and the elements required depend upon the potential yield, for the area and the nutrients already al-ready present in the soil. While nitrogen and phosphorus are most often needed in the west, a soil test is one sure way of determining de-termining the specific additives required. Potato researchers, however. point out that many farmers must improve their tolal management practices before they can benefit from high rates of fertilization. For example, it is not advisable to fertilize for 400 sacks of potatoes pota-toes an acre and irrigate or plant for only 300 sacks. While fall application of ferti lizer is preferred for potatoes, spring application is satisfactory when the soil nutrients are worked into the seed bed to a depth of four to six inches. Farmers with sandy soils often apply one-half of their nitrogen re- IiiloniaoESiifaiii Farmers Ass'ii (Utah Poultry and Farmers Co-op) REX WOOD Branch Mgr. for your fertilizer , needs quirements in the spring, either before be-fore or during planting, and the other half sidedressed within two weeks after planting. Application of dry fertilizer prior to plowing insures uniform distribution distribu-tion of plant nutrients in the root zone for all types of plant growth. Dry fertilizers can be banded two inches below and two inches to the sides of the seed piece planting time. Free Ammonia type fertilizers should not be banded closer than six inches to the seed piece, however. how-ever. Liquid fertilizers are excellent for pre-plant application, or are frequently applied by side-dressing within 14 days after planting. There are three fertilizers com- Now is the time to apply your FERTILIZERS Full stocks of ORTHO & MORGRO FERTILIZERS QUALITY MARKET GARDEN SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS monly used for adding nitrogen to the soil. These are ammonium nitrate, ni-trate, ammonium sulfate and anhydrous an-hydrous ammonia. Ammonium nitrate is 33 V4 per cent nitrogen, usually manufactured manufac-tured in the prilled form, and Is excellent for use in bulk or bag. 1 Ammnntlim clilfata 01 na, pout ' nitrogen and has 24 per cent sulfur for soils deficient in this element. Like ammonium nitrate, it is a dry fertilizer, excellent for fall or spring applications, and used successfully suc-cessfully in both tag and bulk. Anhydrous ammonia is 82 per cent nitrogen. It is stored as a li1 quid and applied by direct injection into the soil. Whatever the fertilizer used or its method of application, it is important im-portant to be sure that the right amount is applied. County agents, potato specialists and fertilizer dealers should be consulted for specific local recommendations. ri FRONT END ALIGNMENT (NEW EQUIPMENT) WHEEL BALANCING THE BEST WAY ON THE CAR MUFFLERS AND PIPES SOLD AND INSTALLED 15 MINUTES AUTO SAFETY GLASS CUT & INSTALLED SAME DAY SERVICE 292 EAST MAIN DELTA, UTAH I SA FERTILIZER... and Increased Farm Income Proper application of the right kind of fertilizer can increase crop yield and boost farm profits. Soils vary widely in their needs for fertilizer. Some require nitrogen, some phosphorus, some potash, some need all three in the right balance. This is a good time of the year to test your soil to determine if it is ready to produce at peak efficiency. Your county agent will be happy to show you how it can be done. You'll find this is a good time of the year to check your financial condition, too. 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