Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Educator, Somerset County
In many cropping systems micronutrients may be overlooked until a problem arises. These nutrients are needed in such small quantities that it often takes certain soil types (e.g. sandy) or conditions for deficiencies to occur. There are seven commonly discussed micronutrients for crops, known as boron (B), chloride (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo) and zinc (Zn). Other important micronutrients in forage systems is cobalt (Co) and selenium (Se). Of those two, Se is important for livestock, but not considered an essential plant nutrient. Continue reading Forage Crops and Micronutrients