Get the latest information on New World screwworm

Access fact sheets, news and videos from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts at our New World screwworm web page.

Circled letter "i" (for "information")

Correcting Zinc Deficiencies in Grain Crops

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
November 3, 2025
Price
See Agrilife Learn

Topics:

Overview

Zinc deficiency can quietly reduce yield. Learn how to identify and correct zinc deficiency in grain crops with this free factsheet. This free factsheet guides producers how to spot early signs, test soil, and correct zinc problems before they hurt productivity.

Publication Information

Zinc deficiency is one of the most common - and costly - nutritent problems in Texas grain crops.

Correcting Zinc Deficiency in Grain Crops gives producers the tools to prevent yield loss through better soil management and targeted fertilization.

This factsheet walks through zinc's role in crop development, how to read soil test results, and how to select the most efficient fertilizer option for your operation.

What You'll Learn

  • Zinc's role in plant health: How zinc supports growth, vigor, and disease resistance.
  • Identifying deficiency: Visual symptoms, diagnostic tests, and field conditions linked to low zinc.
  • Correction strategies: Recommended fertilizer forms and application rates for Texas soils.

Download your free factsheet today and stay current on zinc management for grain crops.

Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts

County Offices

More choices in Crops & Produce

  • Publication

    Today Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested. 2019 Edition.

  • Publication

    Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.

  • Course

    This Picolinic Acid Chemistry Stewardship Training covers the application requirements for the use of Invora™️ herbicide for brush and weed management on rangeland sites in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

  • Course

    This 8-hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Rule 7.132 (i) (2) and will cover common termites in Texas along with other wood-destroying insects.

  • Course

    Prepare to take the Private Pesticide Applicator Exam administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture with this course designed for pesticide applicators in Texas. Private pesticide applicators use or supervise the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity.

  • Course

    The Viticulture Concepts and Practices course and textbook bundle prepares learners for successful careers in the grape industry.

See More Results
Back to top