1987 Projects

Project: 74-86 

Title: Development of a Nitrogen Management Model for Wisconsin 

Principle Investigator: D.R. Keeney / UW–Madison, Soil Science 

Objective: To develop a comprehensive nitrogen management model capable of providing predictions for maximizing crop use of available soil nitrogen. 

Funding Level: $4875, $5000, $10,000 
Duration: 3 years

Project: 77-86 

Title: Using the DRIS System for Fertilizer Recommendations at High Soil Test Levels: The Calcium Problem 

Principle Investigator: E.E. Schulte / UW–Madison, Soil Science 

Objective: To examine the plant analysis data base maintained by the UW Plant and Soil Analysis Laboratory to get a better estimate of how frequently the DRIS system identifies calcium as the limiting nutrient. 

Funding Level: $6,000 
Duration: 1 year

Project: 79-86 

Title: Red Clover Response to Varying P or K Soil Test Levels and Topdressing Rates 

Principle Investigator: K.A. Kelling / UW–Madison, Soil Science 

Objective: To evaluate the responsiveness of red clover to varying soil levels of P and K in combination with topdressed P and K. 

Funding Level: $5,829 
Duration: 1 year