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Controlled-release fertilizer attracts researchers
Dec. 24, 2012
This year marked the ninth research roundtable, and agronomists presented their research findings on ESN Smart Nitrogen and other AAT products in the agriculture, turf and ornamental, and specialty agriculture areas.
“We work closely with researchers from across North America to determine the best management practices and performance benefits of ESN and all our products,” said Alan Blaylock, Ph.D., agronomy manager for AAT. “The research roundtable offers an opportunity for the researchers we work with to share findings and ideas and gives us great insight into the strengths and challenges of managing ESN and our other controlled-release fertilizers.”
Agrium quoted several fertility and agronomy specialists in reporting on the roundtable: Richard Ferguson, Ph.D., University of Nebraska; Tarlok Sahota, Ph.D., Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Station, Canada; Bobby Golden, Ph.D., Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center; Kurt Steinke, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Kelly Nelson, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Joel Ransom, Ph.D., North Dakota State University Extension; and Charles Shapiro, Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Researchers discussed the volume of science that AAT can present, across a number of crops in agriculture, turf and ornamentals, and specialty agriculture, saying few enhanced efficiency fertilizers are backed by the extensive body of research AAT has compiled.
“We have partnered with land-grant universities and other researchers to collect more than 700 crop-years of research,” said Blaylock. “These researchers provide us with valuable insight. Such work is absolutely essential to understand the value of these technologies and how to properly use them. It’s important for us, our customers, and the end users. We look forward to continuing our strong relationships to gather more data.”
Source: Ag Professional
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