1995 Projects
Project: 145-94
Title: Effect of Potassium Sources on Alfalfa Yield and Quality at Various Soil Test K Levels and Times of Application
Principle Investigator: K.A. Kelling / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To establish a series of comprehensive alfalfa fertility experiments to help answer questions that can only be resolved through multifactor studies that adequately evaluate interactions.
Funding Level: $5,428, $6,013, $7,093, $7,093
Duration: 4 years (ongoing)
Project: 146-94
Title: Factors Affecting Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer
Principle Investigator: L.G. Bundy / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To determine the effects of P and K soil test levels on corn response to starter fertilizer to identify the soil test levels at which response to starter fertilizer
Funding Level: $11,937, $12,414, $12,891 ($5,550 difference between these nos. and Financial sheet)
Duration: 3 years
Project: 147-94
Title: Residue and N Source Effects on N Availability to No-Till Corn
Principle Investigator: L.G. Bundy / UW–Madison, Soil Science
Objective: To determine the effects of three residue levels on the effectiveness of surface-applied N fertilizers in no-till corn production.
Funding Level: $4,225, $4,395, $4,571
Duration: 3 years
Project: 148-94
Title: Development of System to Accurately Determine Manure Spread Rates
Principle Investigator: K. Shinners /B. Holmes / UW–Madison, Agricultural Engineering
Objective: To develop systems that can provide an accurate means of determining and controlling spread rate of livestock wastes.