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By: Industry Voice by Beck’s Hybrids
It’s important for farmers to get a good start on their season while ensuring that their crops have the greatest potential for success from the moment they are planted. And as temperatures warm and spring planting begins, many farmers have contemplated different starter fertilizer options.
Starter fertilizers typically include various macro and micronutrients needed to optimize crops that are placed near the seedling during planting. The main goal is to apply a concentrated amount of nutrients in an area where young plants can easily reach them to promote development, especially in the face of early-season stress.
When determining if a starter fertilizer is right for your operation, there are a few considerations that come into play. These include fertilizer placement, what key nutrients you are wanting to provide your crop and the cost of the various products. Over the last 50+ years, Beck’s Practical Farm Research (PFR)® program has tested thousands of products. However, during this time, only three starter products have been identified as PFR Proven™ for providing consistent yield gains and increases in return on investment (ROI) for three or more years.
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