Optimize Your Sidedress Pass For Maximum Profit | The Dig

In this episode of The Dig, Aaron and Colin from Beck's Hybrids discuss sidedress applications and the best practices to maximize your return on investment. They cover the four Rs of nutrient management: right source, right rate, right time, and right place.

Right source: Matching crop needs and reducing loss with products like humic acids.
Right rate: Applying the right amount of nitrogen based on crop needs and economics.
Right time: A planned sidedress application offers flexibility and avoids missing the critical V3 growth stage.
Right place: Sidedress placement that optimizes uptake by the roots. They discuss the benefits of deeper placement (5-6 inches) and the challenges of maintaining depth in dry conditions.

The video also explores nitrogen stabilizer products to minimize nitrogen loss through volatilization or leaching.

Links to the studies that informed our findings:

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