Posted 28 June 2011. Crop Management.

Unlocking the Secrets to Higher Yields

Source: Mosaic Press Release. back-to-basics.net

Plymouth, Minnesota (June 17, 2011)--World demand for food, feed and fuel is increasing, and Dr. Fred Below, professor of plant physiology, and researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne are assessing new technologies and designing management practices to unlock the secret to higher yields.

To learn more, read the full Q&A with Dr. Below in “Unlocking the Secrets to Higher Yields” from The Mosaic Company’s 2011 Balanced Crop Nutrition guide. Mosaic released the Balanced Crop Nutrition guide as part of an ongoing commitment to educate growers and ag retailers about the importance of balanced crop nutrition. Sent to over 400,000 growers as a supplement to Successful Farming magazine, the 28-page guide is a valuable resource for growers striving for next-generation yields, as well as a great sales tool for Mosaic’s retail customers. The guide features new thinking on building a well-balanced fertility program and highlights real experiences of producers implementing innovative best management practices and facts on the latest advancements in fertilizer. Find more information on the Balanced Crop Nutrition guide at Mosaic’s Back-to-Basics website.