With record high fertilizer prices producers are looking at various strategies for managing that input cost for 2022.  SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist Anthony Bly says it includes soil testing and nutrient analysis.

He recommends setting a realistic yield goal for the given crop and then cutting back slightly on fertilizer rates to cut costs while still achieving profitable yields.

Bly says farmers can also look at split applying their fertilizer or using precision ag tools like variable rate fertilization to cut costs.

The SDSU Extension Service has more information on their website.