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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.
I am looking for a solution to aid in the breakdown of corn stalks in Iowa, as they didn’t break down in past winters. Can ammonium sulfate help with this? I was considering putting it on standing stalks that will be vertically tilled next spring before I plant soybeans.
I am aware of several Midwest consultants who are successfully using 125 to 150 pounds of ammonium sulfate per acre to stimulate corn residue decomposition in the fall. The key is to apply it while temperatures are still fairly warm, since bacterial activity slows down significantly with cold temperatures.