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Project Details:
Methodology
Justification
Objectives
Objective 1: Selected soybean cultivars will be planted at Mike Wood’s farm near Hickory Ridge, AR. A severe B deficiency was documented on this field in 2002. A second trial will be established at the research farm of one of the local seeds company. This is the location of an annual field day with more than 200 attendees.
The yield response to a single foliar-B application will be assessed. Soil samples will be collected prior to any B application to obtain an estimate of background levels. Soil and tissue samples will be collected at critical crop growth stages.
Objective 2: Tentatively, three cultivars will be selected and several B rates will be applied on a randomized complete block design, with plots being approximately 250 sq ft. Boron levels will include 0, 1, 2, 4, and 6 lb B per acre applied pre-plant. Treatments will be replicated 6-7 times.
Objective 3: Results from the proposed study, together with concurrent efforts at other locations will allow us to assess the suitability of existing methodology for the development of best management practices for B fertilization.
Objective 4: Several field days, tours and production meetings are planned where resultant information will be discussed.
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