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Re: applying anhydrous? How hard, is it worth the savings?


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Posted by NY 986 on June 20, 2011 at 06:12:47 from (67.142.178.27):

In Reply to: applying anhydrous? How hard, is it worth the savings? posted by Dave from MN on June 20, 2011 at 05:09:05:

The gap in savings between anhydrous and other nitrogen sources have narrowed in recent years but you still want to get the price quotes on each source and then do the math. Anhydrous has to be knifed in and the power associated to do this means making smaller width passes versus liquid nitrogen (sprayer with stabilizing agent or can be cultivated or knifed in) or urea (with stabilizing agent if not incorporated) with a broadcast spreader.
Farmers here have gradually moved away from anhydrous here due to the increased time per acre to apply plus the adverse effect on the soil in terms of reduced organic matter. Organic matter is important to the soil as it helps keep it more "loose" and easier for roots to move in the topsoil layer as needed. There is also the issue of fewer non farm neighbors that people unfamiliar with the strong vapor find it very offensive if they get a whiff of it. An accidental release could make for damaging relationships with the neighbors if they are overcome or a pet is seriously injured. If somebody's intent is to cause harm (vandalize) to your equipment there is less chance of a serious hazard happening with a fertilizer spreader than a hose or valve that would be associated with ammonia. While there would be less chance of personal injury with liquid there is great environmental risk if a hose or valve is damaged causing leakage. If you have to apply ammonia or liquid near somebody that is not friendly it is best to get the job done then promptly get the equipment out of there. If you are rained off remove the equipment from the site till you can resume application.


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