Fertilizer - Yield Goal and Fertilizer Use

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Yield Goal and Fertilizer Use

Good Yields Require Good Fertility

Total Nitrogen Needed	Bu wheat	Bu Barley	Lbs. Sunflower
75	30	50	1500
100	40	70	2000
125	50	80	2500
150	60	100	3000
175	70

Phosphorus requirements for small grains on low testing soils (0-9 lbs.) require at least 30 lbs. P₂O₅. Medium testing soils (10-19) require at least 20 lbs. P₂O₅ per acre.

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