Friday cocktail and end-of-week discussion

[SASKFARMER]

Did I read that right 30lbs Fert?

We would grow nothing with that low amount.

[furrowtickler]

Guys here that backed way off on fert this past year did far better ROI than any high fertility. Was not even close .
residual N is still high this fall in soil samples .
High fertility here simply was a complete waste of money again
grew straw and now grain before being burnt out in July
each area and year different

[blackpowder]

Did I read that right 30lbs Fert?

We would grow nothing with that low amount.

Wrong context.
Point was 30#s product more or less isn't the cost breaker. It's the fixed costs.
We hover between 80 and 120 of actual N alone here.

[SASKFARMER]

I agree 30 lbs more or less is 20.00 an acre its not 125.00

[WiltonRanch]

I put on considerably more fertilizer this year than I usually do. Worst year to do with July heat and hail storms. Residual nitrogen in tests showing up. Have tried the same nutrient regimen in previous wet years and seen no difference in wheat yields. Thought it was maybe older cultivar with less gas but thinking my usual fertility works for not only soil type but frequency of perils. My dad was always right I guess. Need a bloody special year to get these big yields I hear neighbours getting. Solonetzic soils make you humble.

[makar]

Solonetzic soils make you humble. [/QUOTE] Yes they do, even more so if you if listen to a agranomist.

[WiltonRanch]

My area is where big dreams come to die. Do the best you can but don’t set expectations too high. Get some pleasant surprises but don’t plan or spend on it. Seen land trade with expectations of lease revenue and good land rental rates to cover payments but no one with half an idea of this ground bites.

[Taiga]

Where is this special place you call home anyway?

[WiltonRanch]

Where is this special place you call home anyway?

Hills of nw Saskatchewan