Under WQIP, we weren't splitting the application but we were injecting all the fertilizer. Two years ago, under this new nutrient management planning, we started splitting our application, putting down about 10 gallons at planting time, along with 10 gallons of water as a carrier for our herbicide. Then we came back in when the corn was about six inches tall and injected the remainder of the nitrogen, about 35 gallons. The corn, wheat, soybean, tobacco grower has since tinkered with the system a bit, while remaining in compliance with the program. On an average year, injecting fertilizer is the most economical way, and you'd get the most bang for your buck, if all the conditions were right.
Animal manures are unavailable as a supplemental source of nitrogen.
He is anticipating a need for about 150 pounds to reach his goal of about 120 bushels. The PSNT procedure has been shown to be effective in Virginia and surrounding states for identifying fields that do not need additional nitrogen fertilization at side-dress. Southern States is at the mercy of the market and doesn't have a magic wand that can change market-set prices. Our mission is to have adequate supplies to meet our patrons' needs at a competitive price during this volatile fertilizer situation. Further than that, Southern States has 241 certified crop advisors on staff.