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AdvanSix’s agronomy experts are available to answer your questions about how to get the most out of your ammonium sulfate investment. Mercedes Gearhart has overseen agronomic research at AdvanSix for more than 20 years, and has a wealth of knowledge about fertilizer use efficiency and improving crop yields. Check out the questions asked below or ask your own question.
What is the acidification effect of ammonium sulfate placed in a band, such as with strip-till?
The acidification effect of ammonium sulfate applied in a band will depend on several factors – particularly its rate of application and the buffer capacity of the soil in question. Having said that, by applying ammonium sulfate in a band, you are concentrating the acidity produced within that band. This explains additional positive effects – other than nitrogen and sulfur nutrition – often reported from the application of ammonium sulfate in starter bands. By concentrating the acidity produced within the vicinity of the future seedling, micronutrient and phosphorus availability can be enhanced.