
Which fertilizer management tactic reduces nutrient losses by applying fertilizer at varying rates across a field based on soil tests and GPS mapping?
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Options:
- Broadcast application
- Variable-rate application
- Uniform banding
- Foliar spray
Correct answer: Variable-rate application
Explanation: Variable-rate application uses GPS-guided equipment and soil maps to adjust fertilizer rates within fields, reducing runoff and overapplication; modern precision-ag tools have been used widely since the 1990s.
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