The way you apply your Liquid is quite different Jay

and the composted manure, or the Litter that I speak of. evens the playing field and feeds the soil aerobic bacteria. being full of Micro nutrients

for your soils, your irrigation program. Your access to Manure.  I sure could not recommend you change anything Jay.

Much of what I have observed, learned and Implemented for the growers in the corn belt is what I learned from High Yield Corn growers in WA.