Forage Fertilization
Name the elements represented by these letters: "K" and "P"
1. K___________________
2. P___________________
Name three things a soil test will tell you.
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2. ____________________
3. ____________________
Briefly define the following:
atmospheric N ____________________________________________________
inorganic fertlizer _________________________________________________
microbial action ___________________________________________________
Compare and contrast the fertilizer needs of grasses and legumes.
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Briefly explain the advantages and problems of liming.
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Write a short paragraph discussing alternatives to liming.
Draw and label the Nitrogen Cycle.
Calculation: How many pounds of nitrogen are removed in an 8 ton dry matter hay yield if the concentration range is 5-25% with an average tissue concentration of 3%?
