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1/28/2005 |
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Project Title |
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Potash Study |
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Investigator 1 |
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Investigator 2 |
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Lenhart Farms Inc. Walter Lenhart |
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Phone |
785-455-3539 Home |
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Phone |
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785-455-3532 Work |
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Email |
prairiestars@nckcn.com |
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Statement of Problem |
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Soils test high to very high in K (potash). But have been told that it
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Project Objectives |
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To find out if applying potash increases yield or improves stand
ability. |
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Methodology |
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Apply 120ft wide strips of (0-0-60) potash at different rates in
replicated strips. In several fields with different soil types and
crops in both irrigated and dry land conditions. Along with some soil
testingto make sure the K levels before applied and after harvest. |
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Expected outcome / Benefit to KARA |
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Increase in yield and not as much lodging |
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