Is there A chart???

[james dilley]

I was watching Ag phd on R F D TV And was wondering if theres A chart showing What Nutrients Each crop needs And How much per acre. They were Talking theAmount each crop takes up per Acre. So if we use 100 pounds of Potash to An acre. A crop might need 84# of that Nutrient.. Any thoughts???

[ksfarmer]

You might check with your state extension service. I am sure such charts probably exist. I know you can find the requirments for specific crops. For example: when I soil test for planting wheat, I get results which show the amount needed for specific yield targets, such as 50, 60, bushel per acre. edit: I think Texas A & M has a lot of online information.

[Windy in Kansas]

Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers has the charts you seek. May I suggest that you get a copy from your library to peruse. Perhaps an Inter Library Loan will be needed as it is a costly book and not all libraries will have a copy.

I encouraged my local library to get a copy and they did. However they put it into the Reference section so it can't be checked out. Later I offered to buy another copy for them IF it would be placed into general circulation. They agreed. I also bought the latest edition to have at home since I refer to it on the spur of the moment and frequently. If one market gardens they should consider a copy since the cost would be deductible on taxes.

[pixelphotograph]

ive watched that show as well. Its not bad but they use to many chemicals for my taste.
They are what I call "BIG AG" farmers.
Im more a small organic farmer. They do have some good info on the show so I wouldnt dismiss it totally.

[highplains]

I agree, they do use alot, but if you are into BIG farming you need them - how else can you afford the million dollar combines!
But it has been discovered a few times over now, that you can live comfortably on less if you own your own land and equipment. All of a sudden you can get by on smaller equipment, less chemicals, and by golly - your not in debt due to having to keep getting more land, more chemicals. It just turns into and endless spiral. And it starts to put the fun back in farming since your balance sheets aren't always bleeding.

It is a good show for some ideas, look around for ideas and then try them out!
Who knows you may find the next little niche and make yourself a comfy bank account.

[bugstabber]

http://extension.missouri.edu/explor...ils/g09111.htm YOu could look here. Also, this page: http://www.sheepandgoat.com/crop.html has many links.