Widespread production of glyphosate-resistant soybean (Glycine max) and economic situations affecting production has increased interest in foliar �weed and feed� soybean management systems. Research was conducted in 2004 and 2005 in Northeast and Southeast Missouri to determine soybean yield response and salt injury from foliar-applied potassium (K) fertilizer sources and rates of application and the impact of K fertilizer source and rate of application on weed control when tank mixed with glyphosate at 0.84 kg ae ha-1. Potassium thiosulfate (0-0-25-17) (N-P-K-S), chloride (0-0-62), phosphate (3-18-18), and 5-0-20-13 were applied at 2.7, 10.8, and 21.5 kg K20 ha-1. Soybean injury was less than 10% 22 days after treatment. Soybean injury and weed control was affected by foliar K application rate in the presence of glyphosate. No grain yield increases over the weed-free control was observed at either site in 2004.
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