Adequate phosphorus (P) is necessary for higher yields and improved
grain quality. Phosphorus is often referred to as “the energizer” for its role in
converting the sun’s energy into food, fuel and fiber. Some of the benefits that
phosphorus provides growing plants with are improved root growth, earlier
maturity of grain, higher crop quality, better water use efficiency and [...]

Those involved in growing commercial crops are very familiar with the primary macro-nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and would not expect to harvest a profitable crop without assuring proper levels of these nutrients.

The source of phosphorus in most fertilizer blends today is monoammonium phosphate (MAP 11-52-0) or diammonium phosphate (DAP 18-46-0).

The IFA Agronomy Division has been vigilantly working to provide patrons with information on IFA’s newest alfalfa variety since its introduction in the fourth quarter of 2006. The performance of Medalist, as it is called, has proved to be a success.