Fertilization Goal

Evaluation
Efficient fertilization is essential for economical production. In order to develop an effective fertilization program, simply fill out the step-by-step form and bring it to the Cooperative Extension office for analysis.

• Step 1: Identify field use Location
  • Expected grazing management.
    • Fall Yes_______ No_______ Date Leaving
    • Spring Yes_______ No_______ Date Leaving
    • Summer Yes_______ No_______ Date Leaving
  • Expected hay use.
    • Cows ________________ Maintenance
    • Heifer ________________ Gestation First 1/3
    • Sheep ________________ Gestation Mid 1/3
    • ________________ Gestation Last 1/3
• Step 2: What plants are produced?
  • Grasses Percentage
    • Smooth Brome ________________
    • Timothy ________________
    • Orchard ________________
    • Wheatgrass ________________
    • Reed Canary ________________
    • Meadow Foxtail ________________
    • Other ________________
  • Legumes
    • Clover ________________
    • Alfalfa ________________
    • Other ________________
    • Other ________________
    • Sedges ________________
    • Weeds ________________
• Step 3: List recent fertilizer analysis.
  • Nitrogen ________________ PPM Available
  • Phosphorus ________________ PPM Available
• Step 5: Yield Goal________________ Tons/Acre

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