Kevin Carlson, Federated's senior agronomist, advises to watch for crop nutrient deficiencies now, especially these:

• Nitrogen,
• Phosphorous,
• Sulfur,
• Magnesium,
• Zinc.

Once deficiencies are diagnosed (and you can always call your Federated Agronomist for help with that), managing the problem is vital. Lack of nutrients will affect yield, so taking steps to restore the deficiencies will bring a return on the investment. (See U of M Extension report on nutrient deficiencies.)

Scout fields early and often. Look for nutrient issues, and nutrient-robbing weeds, too. Fertilization and herbicide application can be critical. Talk to your Federated Agronomist for additional info or assistance.