ABSTRACT

Fertilizing and liming practices for conservation tillage systems need to be adjusted compared to conventional tillage systems. Four "different" practices for conservation tillage and the reasons for the differences are discussed. These include 1) getting off to a good start since there is no opportunity for incorporating lime and fertilizer with tillage, 2) soil sampling by depth and row pattern since there can be stratification and in-row differences of pH and nutrients, 3) using starter fertilizers since there is a better chance of response and 4) adjusting nitrogen management since cover crops can tie up or provide N.