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Should I fertilize my Bermudagrass or not?

Let’s face it, fertilizer prices have gone through the roof! Fifty pounds of actual nitrogen (N) which is equal to 109 lbs./ac. of urea 46-0-0 would cost $51 per acre if urea was $925/ton. If your pastures need phosphorus (P) or potassium (K) the cost could rise even more. It makes a beef producer think twice about whether to apply fertilizer or not. This leads us to think about our choices for the coming production year. So, what are our choices?

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