When magnesium is low and liming is needed, dolomitic lime is recommended. Calcium is also supplied by lime and is generally not deficient in areas where there is a suitable soil pH. Sulfur may be deficient in soils where little or no sulfur has been applied recently. An application of 10 pounds per acre of sulfur each year is suggested to prevent sulfur deficiencies. Use a sulfate form of sulfur. Apply the sulfur in mid-February with the nitrogen application.
Micronutrients are generally available in Alabama soils in adequate amounts for wheat production.
Therefore, routine application of micronutrients to wheat is not recommended. Guidelines For Use Of Foliar Fungicides Use foliar fungicides only in fields with good yield potential and where losses to diseases are a distinct possibility. In order to get an economic return from the use of foliar fungicides, wheat must have a yield potential of at least 35 bushels per acre. The use of a fungicide is especially recommended where grain will be marketed as certified or foundation seed. The Hessian fly is the most important insect pest of wheat in Alabama.