Taking a Closer Look at Your Soil Report
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1 Taking a Closer Look at Your Soil Report Sarah Kenyon Agronomy Specialist (417) kenyons@missouri.edu 1
2 Outline Taking a Good Soil Test Interpreting Your Soil Report Ag Lime vs. Pelletized Lime How to buy fertilizer Non-Traditional Fertilizers Tips to maximize your dollar
3 Get a Useful Sample Sample 20 acres or less Cores 6 Inches Deep Place in a clean bucket and mix well Remove grass, sticks, and rocks Place about a pint of soil in a soil sample box & label Discard excess soil 3
4 Sampling Tools Shovel or spade Soil probe Soil auger
5 Timing of Soil Sampling Avoid sampling soon after fertilization, liming, or manure application. Best to wait 3 months Sample every 2 to 3 years. Better to do a quality job (more cores per sample) less frequently Sample the same time every year. Avoid sampling within 150 feet of watering points, shade trees, gravel roads and other known hot spots 5
6 Soil test data from one core is highly variable Soil test P (Bray-I, lbs./acre) Core number Mean: 44 STD: 48 6
7 Accuracy can be increased by dividing fields based on known variability Soil test P (Bray-I, lbs./acre) Old manure piles Pasture Overall Mean: 44, STD: 48 Pasture mean: 20, STD: 17 Feeding area mean: 114, STD: Core number Feeding areas 7
8 Why test your soil? Avoid potential nutrient deficiencies Identify possible causes for poor pasture or hay production Save money $$$ Apply enough plant nutrients Avoid excessive expense
9 A. Field info B. Soil test info C. Rating D. Nutrient requirements E. Cropping options F. Yield goal G. Pounds per acre H. Limestone suggestions I. Special notes 9
10 phs salt ph H + ions in soil solution Indicates the level of active soil acidity Measured in a neutral salt solution Lower readings but repeatable phs 0.5 units lower than phw 10
11 Benefits of proper ph Increased efficiency of fertilizers Reduced availability of Al & Mn Favorable microbial activity Better soil structure Increased longevity of legume stands Improved activity of certain herbicides Improved availability of soil nutrients 11
12 Ag Lime Lime is the most economical nutrient to apply Effective Neutralizing Material (ENM) Rates the effectiveness of the limestone Grinding limestone finer improves its solubility and speeds up reaction with soil Smaller the particle size, the faster the action (higher ENM)
13 Ag Lime Effective Neutralizing Material (ENM) To determine the amount of limestone needed in tons per acre, divide the ENM value on the soil report by the ENM guaranteed by your ag lime dealer
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15 Ag Lime Effective Neutralizing Material (ENM) To determine the amount of limestone needed in tons per acre, divide the ENM value on the soil report by the ENM guaranteed by your ag lime dealer EXAMPLE: If the soil test ENM requirement is 1395 and the lime quarry guarantee is 420 pounds ENM per ton of limestone, then you will need 3.3 tons of limestone per acre ( ).
16 Ag Lime Limestone is not very water soluble; therefore, it reacts slowly with soil May take as long as 1 year Incorporate limestone for more effective use Ag lime contains calcium carbonate, which is used to neutralize the ph Dolomitic lime also contains magnesium, and is used on magnesium-deficient soils
17 Pelletized vs. Ag Lime $110/a $18/a Pell-lime 1 ton/a Pell-lime 200 lb/a $11/a Ag-lime 1 ton/a David Dunn and Gene Stevens MU Delta Center 17
18 Pelletized vs. Ag Lime Advertisements claim that lbs of pelletized limestone = 1 ton ag lime Ag-lime and Pell-lime compared at equivalent effective rates on soil = ph 3.5 Each product compared at same effective rate, MU recommendation was 1209 ENM/a Ag-lime = 2.4 ton/a $43 Pell-lime =1.7 ton/a $187 David Dunn and Gene Stevens MU Delta Center 18
19 Comparison of Cost and Effective Neutralizing Material (ENM)* of Ag Limestone With Two Sources of Pelleted Lime. % CCE lbs ENM/ton Cost/ton 1 Cost/lb of ENM Ag Lime $ Pelleted Lime # $ Pelleted Lime # $ *Limestone Quality Calculator 1 Spreading cost not included lbs needed to equal ENM in 1 ton of ag lime 19
20 ph at Harvest for Ag-lime and Pell-lime Treatments applied at equivalent effective rates Soil ph salt Ag Lime Pell Lime % 25% 50% 75% 100% MU Recommended ENM rate David Dunn and Gene Stevens MU Delta Center 20
21 Theoretical soil ph Adjustment High Soil ph Low Low rates of lime on very acid soils do not increase ph out of this range Low Lime Rate Each soil will have a different lime response due to buffering capacity differences When enough lime is applied to overcome the soil s buffering capacity, the soil ph increases rapidly per unit of lime then levels off. Some soils require much more lime to reach this point than others. High 21
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26 Theoretical soil ph Adjustment High Soil ph Low Low rates of lime on very acid soils do not increase ph out of this range Low Lime Rate Each soil will have a different lime response due to buffering capacity differences When enough lime is applied to overcome the soil s buffering capacity, the soil ph increases rapidly per unit of lime then levels off. Some soils require much more lime to reach this point than others. High 26
27 Soil ph Adjustment Soil ph 4.9 ENM Requirement 1390 West Plains Limestone ENM tons/a Springfield Limestone ENM tons/a Pellitized Limestone ENM tons/a
28 How Much Fertilizer do I Need?
29 How Much Fertilizer do I Need 3 numbers that describe N-P 2 O 5 -K2O A bag of diammonium phosphate will have the numbers on it it contains a minimum of 18% N, 46% P 2 O 5, and 0% K 2 O by weight The numbers do not add up to 100 percent, because fertilizers usually contain filler materials that help granule formation and assist with even product application
30 How Much Fertilizer do I Need Material Analysis N (%) P2O5 (%) K2O (%) S (%) Ammonium Nitrate Ammonium Sulfate Diamonium Phosphate (DAP) Potassium Chloride (Murate of Potash) Potassium Sulfate Potassium Magnesium Sulfate Triple Super Phosphate
31 How Much Fertilizer do I Need In order to calculate a fertilizer application rate, you will need: 1. N-P 2 O 5 -K 2 O content of the material from the package label 2. Your target rate (normally from a soil test) 3. The total area you will be applying to 4. The density of the material if a liquid fertilizer is to be used
32 How Much Fertilizer do I Need Example: Fertilizing Tall Fescue Hay Granular ammonium sulfate ( S) 60 pound N per acre. How much fertilizer is needed per acre? Answer: 60 lb N/acre 0.21 = 286 lb ammonium sulfate/acre
33 How Much Fertilizer do I Need Example: Fertilizing with to tall fescue hay 100 lb per acre Soil report calls for 60 lb N per acre Is this enough fertilizer to feed the plants? Answer: 60 lb N/acre 0.19 = 315 lb/acre
34 Useful Websites with Fertilizer Calculators University of Georgia University of Kentucky
35 Useful Apps for Fertilizer Calculations Fertilize by Alabama Cooperative Extension Fertilize Cost Calculator Fertilizer Removal by Crop: by Ag PhD
36 Effect of N source on fall growth of tall fescue at three Missouri locations 3000 DM Yield (lbs/a) * Mt. Vernon 05 Linneus Mt. Vernon 06 Columbia Location Am. Nit. Urea Am. Sulf. Urea + Agrotain Control No difference when applied in March N applied August 17 at 75 lbs/a Kallenbach
37 Liquid Fertilizers Liquid Fertilizer Units per gallon of Material N P 2 O 5 K 2 O Gallons to equal 50 lb N (10.1 ) % (11.1) % (10.6) Source: John Jennings, University of Arkansas Extension
38 Yield (lbs DM/acre) Evaluation of nontraditional fertilizers for bermudagrass yield A AB Total of two harvests (7/28 & 10/17) AB B B B C C Bars topped by the same letter are not different at the 0.05 level C C Ammomium Ammonium Nitrate Liquid Urea Urea + Urea + Urea + UAN Urea U+Montys U+S90 U+FE Monty's Sea 90 Fish Montys S90 FE Untreated Nitrate Urea Monty's Sea 90 Fish Plt Food Mineral Emulsion Check Plt Food Mineral Emulsion Treatments applied on 6/27 and 8/5 Treatment AN, Liq. Urea, & Urea applied at 75 lb/a N Monty's Plt Food pints/a Sea 90 Mineral - 2 lbs/a Fish Emulsion - 4 gal/a Source: John Jennings, University of Arkansas Extension
39 Treatment Nontraditional Fertilizer Trial Nitrogen content and total nitrogen applied % N lbs N/unit lbs N applied/acre Ammonium Nitrate 34% 680 lbs/ton 75 Urea 46% 920 lbs/ton 75 Liquid Urea 23% 2.5 lbs/gal 75 Monty s Plant Food 8% 0.9 lbs/gal 0.2 Fish Emulsion 5% 0.6 lbs/gal 2.4 Sea 90 Mineral 0% 0 lbs/ton 0 Source: John Jennings, University of Arkansas Extension
40 Evaluating nontraditional fertilizers Amount nutrient required vs. amount in product Always ask for DATA! Beware of testimonials without data -too much variability in farms, weather, etc. It s OK to experiment, but make sure you have a side-by-side comparison
41 Ammonium Nitrate vs. Urea Ammonium Nitrate No volatilization Increased yield for forages, corn, and wheat Availability problems b/c of regulatory issues Urea High volatilization rate Need ½ inch of rainfall Coating with Agrotain results in high yields Use when rain chances are questionable Use during high temperatures
42 Tips for Fertilizing on a Budget 1. Take a soil test You cannot manage what you don t measure Helps to determine where to spend your money
43 2. Lime First The poor man s fertilizer For cool-season grass: 5.5 to 7.0 For legumes: 6.0 to 7.5 Limit application to 2 to 3 ton/acre/year Applying 2 ton/ac every now and then is NOT a good practice
44 3. Target Low Testing Soils First Soils that test low to very low will respond to increased fertility faster than soils testing medium or better
45 Yield Response Curve 100% 95% % Yield Apply Buildup + Maintenance Fertilizer Economic Optimum Yield Apply Maintenance Fertilizer Maximum Yield Apply No Fertilizer Detrimental 50% VL L M H VH EX Soil Test Level
46 4. Fertilize at the Right Time Phosphorus, Potassium, and Sulfur can be applied anytime during the growing season These nutrients are stable when in the soil and are less likely to move off site
47 Fertility Management Potassium may need to be applied in split applications because of luxury consumption Bermudagrass Alfalfa
48 Fertility Management Nitrogen should be applied when the plant has the ability to respond This nutrient is mobile and has the ability to move away from the plants root zone
49 Nitrogen for Tall Fescue Hay Spring fertilization for Hay: - apply nitrogen in mid March - maximizes natural growth curve Forage Yield Herd feed requirement April June August October
50 Nitrogen for Tall Fescue Pasture Spring fertilization for Pasture: - apply nitrogen in early May - extends spring forage into July - less response, higher potential value Forage Yield Herd feed requirement April June August October
51 Nitrogen for Tall Fescue Pasture Fall fertilization for Pasture: - apply nitrogen in mid August - increases and extends fall forage - less response, higher potential value Forage Yield Herd forage demand April June August October
52 5. Add Legumes Legumes can add lb N/year Need 30% in the stand to have a significant impact
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54 Nodulated Plants Produce Nitrogen Seeds should be inoculated to ensure fixation Not inoculated Inoculated 54
55 Yield of Tall Fescue & Clover vs. Tall Fescue & Nitrogen Treatment Yield lb/acre Tall fescue + red clover 11,100 Tall fescue + N 0 lb N/acre 3, lb N/acre 6, lb N/acre 9,900 Source: Taylor Kentucky Agric. Ext. Ser. AGR-26 55
56 Nitrogen Fertilization of Grass/Legume Mixes % Lespedeza Lbs/acre N 56
57 6. Manage Other Resources Consider how & where you feed hay... Unrolling, stationary bale rings, move bale rings Dragging
58 Treatment 1 Treatment 2 Treatment 3 Hay Ring in Set Feeding Area 40 X 40 Move Hay Ring Every Other Day 20 X 40 Unroll Hay in a New Spot Daily
59 Stationary Ring Moving Ring Unrolling Hay
60 Move Hay Feeding Sites Often Regularly move feeders and feeding areas Do not use the same pasture for supplemental feeding every year
61 Unrolling Hay Allows boss cows and timid cows to eat together Less hoof damage to feeding area because it is larger Distributes fertilizer nutrients back on field
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63 Manures The good: Adds organic matter Helps improve many aspects of soil health Adds micronutrients Current price = $24 to $35/ton dumped The bad: The smell Transportation costs Availability Nutrient variability
64 Nutrient Concentration of Manures Source Units N P 2 O 5 K 2 O Poultry Litter lbs/ton Beef Feedlot lbs/ton Dairy Slurry lbs/1000 gal Pig Slurry lbs/1000 gal Pig Effluent lbs/acre-in Research adapted from Dr. John Lory, University of Missouri
65 N, P, and K in Poultry Litter 20 to 60% of N can be lost when surface applied Plants take up phosphate (P 2 O 5 ), not phosphorus (P) - 80% Available Yr. 1 (100% by Yr.2) P X 2.27 = P 2 O 5 Plants take up potash (K 2 O), not potassium (K) - 100% Available Yr. 1 K X 1.2 = K 2 O
66 Fertilizer Value Formula: lbs/ton X availability X price/lb = fertilizer value Nitrogen 55 X 0.6 X 0.71 = $23.43/ton Phosphate (DAP) 78 X 1.0 X 0.54 = $42.12/ton Potash 55 X 1.0 X 0.55 = $30.25/ton Total value = $95.80/ton
67 Fertilizing on a Budget 1. Conduct a soil test 2. Lime first 3. Target very low and low testing soils 4. Fertilize at the right time 5. Add legumes 6. Manage manure resources
68 Consequences of Foregoing Fertilizer Reduced forage production Reduced persistence of desirable species Excessive weeds and brush Reduced forage quality Yield loss
69 Questions?
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