Research Reports
Corn Nitrogen Response: Plus/Minus Strip Trials Summary: 2016-2023
Updated 2024 The 2022 report includes results from: • Foliar fungicide applications to soybean...
Managing Toxic Fescue
Updated 2024 Most Missouri fields are populated by Kentucky 31 tall fescue, a variety infected...
MU Strip Trials 2024
Updated 2024 This report includes results from: • Planting soybean into living (green) cover crops...
Legumes Provide Nitrogen to Pastures
Updated 2025 Fertilizer nitrogen is the most reliable way to maximize yields in grass pastures and...
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MoFCB Approves Phase II of Biological N Project
Andrea Rice, MoFCB Director of Research, Education, and Outreach Missouri Fertilizer Control Board has approved Phase II of the nitrogen study through the University of Missouri with Dr. Kelly Nelson leading the research team. The team successfully completed Phase I...
Maintenance of Fertilizer Spreader Equipment Helps Producers Get the Most Bang for Their Buck
Andrea Rice, Director of Research, Education, and Outreach Missouri Fertilizer Control Board Nutrient management is essential to farm profitability and sustainability. When fertilizer prices increase, producers become even more conscious of efficiency and proper...
Are There Limits to the Benefits of Cover Crops?
The benefits of cover crops on row crop acres have become increasingly well-known. Improvements in soil organic matter, weed interference, and soil fertility have been touted for years along with an increase in soil water holding capacity. Decreases in soil erosion,...