When crop prices hit the floor, it’s human nature to look for ways to cut costs. However, cutting back in the wrong places can do more damage than good if the cuts hurt yield or quality. Finding costs to cut takes knowledge and an understanding of the impact each input has upon production levels and profitability. To properly evaluate your fertility program, you need knowledge of what that fertilizer is doing for your crop, your production levels, and your profitability. There’s an old saying that no one ever saved themselves rich. Proper fertilization is an investment in your operation. It’s a well- known fact that yields are what cover the costs of production. Let’s be sure this fall that we are planning for higher profits.