Abstract
Current fertilizer prices coupled with other increased production costs have renewed interest in band applications of fertilizer as a means of lowering fertilizer costs while maintaining crop yields. Fortunately, much basic soil fertilizer research has been conducted over the years which provides an understanding of the relative merits of band and broadcast placement. The following discussion outlines the basic considerations involved in deciding which of these two placement methods may be more economically useful for specific crop production systems. To better understand these considerations, certain principles related to adding fertilizer to the soil should be kept in mind. These are somewhat interrelated but will be discussed under the headings of nutrient mobility, reactions with soil, and soil nutrient levels.
Publication Date
3-1982
Volume
3
Number
2
Repository Citation
Wells, Kenneth L., "Band vs. Broadcast Application of Fertilizer" (1982). Soil Science News and Views. 147.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pss_views/147
