ESN Slow-Release N Fertilizer

Trial Type

N Fertilizer

General Stats

County
Minnehaha
Replications
1
Crop
Soybean
Seed Brand
No Value
Variety
No Value
Relative Maturity
1.0
Tillage
Conventional Till
Irrigated
No Value
Drain Tile
No Value
Previous Crop
Corn
Row Sapcing
30"
Plant Population
150000
Plant Date
20/07/2014
Cover Crop
No Value
Seed Treatment
No Value

Soil Stats

Soil Type
Fine
Soil pH
4.0
Organic Matter
No Value

Methodology

ESN was broadcast onto soybeans planted in 30 inch rows at 75 lbs. N/acre on Jul. 24 at R2/R3.  The site received approx. 20.7 in. of rain and accumulated 1677 GDD’s from June 1 through August 31.  This was approximately 11.1 in. more precip. and 205 less GDD’s than the 30 yr. avg.

Results

Overall, ESN did not increase yields (Table 1).  Soybeans growing on the Nora-Crofton soils however appeared responsive to the product.  ESN costs approximately $525 per ton.  Applying this rate could cost close to $45/acre in product alone.

Rainfall

Temperature

Applications

  Event Date Type Application Method Amount
R2 24/07/2017 N Surface broadcast 75 lbs / acre (actual)

Fertilizer Applications

  Event Date Type Application Method Amount
R2 24/07/2017 N Surface broadcast 75 lbs / acre (actual)

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