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Show County Agent Says, 'Spring's A Good Time For Economical Fertilization' When it is possible to keep pastures 'relatively' moist, good yield responses can' be obtained with 50 lbs! or more of a-vallaDle'nltrogen"T)er?ereh The pasture studies at the Pangultch Experiment Farm in 1964 showed a $12.75 return per acre above the cost of nitrogen compared to those plots with no nitrogen. This is a return of two dollars for each dollar spent. These days when the farmer is trying to increase production and keep costs at a minimum he can hardly afford not to take advantage of the benefits of proper fertilizer applic ation. Alfalfa will respond to phosphorus applied in the form of .Super Phosphate. Most alfalfa 'flel!swffl WaDOUt'23 lbsof , P2 05 er acre each year or 80 lbs. applied every 3 or 4 years, large percent of the population went over for the basketball tournament We were all thrill-For specific recommendations on your individual crop needs contact the Soil Conser-vatlo Service or the County Extension Service Office. They have information on soil tests and fertility requirement for various crops. |