The app provides nutrient removal data by yield for 36 different crops, informing farmers so they can make better input decisions and push past today’s yield barriers.
“When crop yields increase, if fertilizer is not increased to meet the crop’s nutrient needs, plants turn to the soil’s nutrient bank,” says Kyle Freeman, manager of new product development at The Mosaic Company.
“Keeping that soil nutrient bank healthy is crucial for not just the crop in the ground, but also for the crops to come in following years.”
The International Plant Nutrition Institute notes that up to 60 percent of yield can be attributed to the 4R’s: using the right source of fertilizer, at the right rate, in the right place and at the right time. Staying ahead of the curve on soil fertility can make the difference between a good growing year and a great growing year.
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“The data that the Nutrient Removal App provides can be the foundation and the starting point for fertilizer recommendations,” says Freeman. “Mosaic is also studying the interaction between macro and micronuturients as they support a high-yield cropping system.”
The Nutrient Removal App is free and available on Apple and Android operating platforms. Once downloaded, the app can be used without Internet service. FG
—From Mosaic Company news release
