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Maximizing Fertility in Your Soil

Nitrogen applied with Variable Rate Technology (VRT) and starter fertilizer use show the greatest benefits, along with overall nutrient management throughout the rotation. Correct timing of nutrient applications and their amounts is critical to optimize sugarbeet yield and quality. Based on university research, Versalime also has nutrient benefits for sugarbeet production and yield.

NDSU Sugarbeet Production 2026 Guide

 

 

Fertilizer Calculators

  • NPK-Fertilizer Cost Comparison Calculator This tool allows you to input local prices of different types of fertilizer and soil test info to determine the best economic fit.
  • Nitrogen Sidedress Calculator The Sidedress Calculator was developed to help growers make the decision to side-dress or not and, if so, how much nitrogen to apply based on criteria entered.
  • Lime Calculator The Lime Calculator is designed to aid the user in determining the value of applying factory lime to their fields. The calculator does not take into account the additional value of disease abatement on Aphanomyces-infected fields. Refer to the Lime Fact Sheet for more information.

Resources

Ag Notes – Fertility
Fact Sheets
Extension Resources
Fertility Pictures
Lime Benefits and Research
Your Way to Grow