Practical Farm Research® · 2023

Ohio Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - 2x2x2 vs. In-Furrow

The purpose of this study is to evaluate in-furrow and 2x2x2 starter fertilizer and their effect on yield and profitability.

2023 Ohio Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - 2x2x2 vs. In-Furrow
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The short version
What Beck’s set out to test
The purpose of this study is to evaluate in-furrow and 2x2x2 starter fertilizer and their effect on yield and profitability.
What they found

All treatments provided a yield benefit compared to the control; however, the PFR Proven™ practice of 60 units 2x2x2 followed by 130 units at V3 provided the highest ROI.

The full findings

2023 Results Observation All treatments provided a yield benefit compared to the control; however, the PFR Proven™ practice of 60 units 2x2x2 followed by 130 units at V3 provided the highest ROI.

2023 Ohio Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - 2x2x2 vs. In-Furrow Results
2023 Ohio Corn Starter Fertilizer Systems Study - 2x2x2 vs. In-Furrow Results
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