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Does foliar feeding pay for soybeans?

Last Updated: November 03, 2008

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No, foliar feeding does not pay unless it used to correct an existing nutrient deficiency. Often these deficiencies are best managed by soil applications of fertilizers before planting. Manganese and boron are examples of nutrients that may be applied to foliage and have been shown to provide some yield benefit in specific situations.

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