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Agricultural production in the Southeast U.S. is diverse with over 50 M acres of cropland and another 54 M acres of established southern pine plantations. Widely produced throughout the region are soybean, hay, corn, wheat, and cotton (~45 M acres). Other crops such as rice, peanut, and sugarcane are limited to a few states in the region (~4.5 M acres). Citrus fruits are grown on approximately 1 M acres in FL and nearly ½ M acres of vegetables are grown annually in FL, GA, and NC. Fertilizer consumption typically runs around 2.2 M tons N, 1 M tons P2O5, and 1.5 M tons K2O. The soils in the production areas are largely sandy to sandy loam Coastal Plain types; however, silt loam and clay soils are also commonly farmed. Weather challenges occur frequently including drought, late freezes, and excessive rainfall and flooding.
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Regional Update - Fall 2011 |
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Oppressive heat and drought conditions have really challenged Southeast growers this season.
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As we begin to make plans for the 2011-2012 cropping season, it is important to understand that to best meet the sustainability goals of nutrient stewardship, management decisions must be made in the context of the cropping system.
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IPNI Video Resources
“The Right Way to Grow Wheat…4R Nutrient Stewardship” is an 8 minute video that addresses the economic, environmental, and social goals of sustainable agricultural systems needed to meet global demand for wheat.
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A Petiole Testing Program for Southern Cotton
Petiole testing is used to monitor plant nutrient status during the growing season and is a great way to enhance and fine-tune a nutrient management program.
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Precise Mid-Season Nitrogen Rate Determination for Use Efficiency and Yield Optimization of Rice in Mississippi
Nitrogen fertilizer is one of the major agricultural inputs in rice production and development of a more profitable and environmentally-sound production system is essential to maintain a competitive rice industry in the Mid-South.
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IPNI Awards Available to Graduate Students and Scientists
Each year, the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) offers the Scholar Award to honor and encourage deserving graduate students, and also the IPNI Science Award to recognize and promote distinguished contributions by scientists.
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2011 Southern Plant Nutrient Management Conference
To learn about nutrient stewardship and BMPs for southern cropping systems, as well as hear an update on enhanced efficiency fertilizers in the South, consider attending the 2011 Southern Plant Nutrient Management Conference.
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