Magnesium (Mg) is an essential element for plant growth, its use in a fertilizer program receives only minor emphasis in Minnesota. For most of the state, this lack of emphasis is justifiable because when management properly, most soils in Minnesota contain sufficient Mg to meet crop needs.
If Mg is limited in the diet, animals can develop grass tetany. Therefore, some special consideration is given to the Mg status of forage crops.
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