Topic
Apply Fertilizer
Strategically
Ensure your crop gets what it needs, when and where it needs it with superior placement and control products from the Precision Planting Fertility System.
The Right Nutrients in the Right Place
Placement is Key
Planter-Applied Fertility
Shifting a portion of your fall application to a planter-applied, banded application can reduce the total amount of needed fertility by up to 30%, and places nutrients under the soil surface, ensuring they will be where your plant needs them, when it needs them.
Controlling the Application Rate
The right placement is a large part of maximizing your fertility dollar, but getting the right rate is also critical. Farmers experience up to 30% variability in the rate applied to each row with current liquid control systems. Pair EMHD + FlowSense with FurrowJet and Conceal for the ultimate in rate and placement accuracy, getting the most out of your nutrient dollar.
“In 2022 we saw a +10 Bu/A increase by putting nitrogen on the planter, in-row. Last year we were looking at $6 corn, so that’s a $60 win.”
Jason Webster
Commercial Agronomist | Precision Planting
Fertility Research
Learn more about how to maximize your fertility program with the equipment you already have.
Article
An Easier Start with Fertilizer
Placing fertilizers with your planter doesn’t have to be complicated.
Article
Getting the Most From Your Nutrient Dollar
When you adjust your fertility program to what the plant needs, you can maximize your profitability.
Farmer Story
Adding a Liquid System to a New Planter
Nov 22, 2023
Jon Peters, a farmer in Illinois, shares his experience with the liquid fertility system from Precision Planting.
Research
Broadcast vs. Banding Dry Fertilizer Corn Study
If we put fertilizer right where the root is, how much more efficient can we be?
Research
Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer Fall Strip-Till Soybean Study
This 1st year study compares a traditional dry 18-46-0 and 0-0-60 fertilizer program versus a replacement liquid fertilizer program.
Research
Multi-Year Nitrogen Rate & Placement Corn Study
This multi-year study evaluates the performance of nine different nitrogen rate and placement programs.
Build Your Fertility System
Ensure your crop gets what it needs, when and where it needs it with superior placement and control products from the Precision Planting Fertility System.
Video Resources
Video
Winter Conference 2026 ‣ Proven Nutrient Strategies from PTI Farm Research
Jason Webster shares years of agronomic data from the PTI farm in Pontiac, IL that challenge long standing nutrient management assumptions and highlight new opportunities for farmers.
Video
Winter Conference 2025 ‣ Tackling Your Biggest Input
It’s no secret that fertilizer is expensive. That’s why we are redefining the fertility management cycle from soil sampling to application.
Video
Winter Conference 2024 » Banded Fertility for Every Pass
What can you change to make a difference in your fertilizer program ROI? Hear a mix of agronomic research and equipment upgrades that can generate higher yields with your fertility program.
