As farmers look for ways to minimize expenses this growing season, some may be tempted to cut back their fertilizer rates to save on the front end.
This could be a costly mistake in the long run.
Tryston Beyrer with the Mosaic Company spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on some of the consequences of cutting fertilizer rates, how farmers can optimize their fertilizer programs, and how producers can learn more.
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