Posted 20 February 2011. Crop Management.

Understanding Zinc Deficiency

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

Plymouth, Minnesota (February 14, 2011)--Zinc has been put to work on farms for decades. Fencing wire and nails are galvanized with zinc to prevent rust, and metal buckets are coated with zinc to last longer.

However, zinc’s most important job is in the field, being readily available to support root system development, photosynthesis, formation of plant growth regulators and crop stress protection, especially when plants are young and growing.

With zinc deficiency growing in the Midwest, “Understanding Zinc Deficiency” from The Mosaic Company’s Balanced Crop Nutrition guide is timely and informative.

Mosaic released the 2011 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.