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Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama

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ag of fertilizer, while soil test results give recommendations as pounds<br />

per acre. For example, if a soil test recommends 20 pounds of nitrogen,<br />

60 pounds of phosphorous, and 60 pounds of potassium, an application<br />

of 500 lbs. of 4-12-12 fertilizer per acre is needed to provide the recommended<br />

amounts of N, P, and K. Assistance with test result<br />

This table shows how much fertilizer is wasted at different pH levels. Very<br />

little fertilizer is utilized in extremely acid soils, but as soil acidity<br />

decreases, efficiency goes up.<br />

interpretation can be found at farmers’ co-ops and most seed and fertilizer<br />

dealers.<br />

To get the most production from a crop, it is very important the<br />

lime and fertilizer recommendations be followed exactly. Skimping on<br />

lime and fertilizer will result in wasted money and crops that do not<br />

produce to their potential. <strong>Of</strong> the two, the most benefit will be gained<br />

from adding the recommended amount of lime and raising the soil pH<br />

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