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Iowa Corn: Is It Time for Fall Nitrogen Yet? Oct 23, 2022
The time for fall application of anhydrous ammonia and manure is approaching, but we may not be there yet. This blog has a few things to keep in mind this […]
Fall Anhydrous Applications and Profitability of the Precision Conservation Management Program Oct 22, 2022
As fall nitrogen application season approaches, we summarize the fall application practices on farms enrolled in Precision Conservation Management (PCM). Overall, 36% of fields in PCM receive at least 40% […]
Illinois: Are Ag Retailers Increasing Margins for Anhydrous Ammonia Over Time? Jul 1, 2022
Periods of high nitrogen fertilizer prices bring scrutiny to firms who make nitrogen fertilizer and retailers who sell nitrogen fertilizer. There are four major nitrogen fertilizer companies in North America. […]
Fertilizer: Anhydrous Reaches All-Time High, Belarus Potash Restrictions “May Play Into Russia’s Hands” Feb 4, 2022
DTN writer Todd Neeley reported on Tuesday that, “Most retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN continued to rise during the fourth week of January, while several of them continued to hit all-time […]
Corn: Utilize Proper Timing When Applying Anhydrous Ammonia – Video Nov 11, 2021
In this video, K-State Research and Extension soil specialist Dorivar Ruiz Diaz explains the best practices for applying anhydrous ammonia in a crop field to make sure that nitrogen is […]
Iowa Corn: Get the Most Bang for Your Buck – Time Anhydrous Applications Well Oct 15, 2021
With rising fertilizer prices, and concerns about possible shortages, it pays to time our applications of anhydrous ammonia and manure well. When the value is high, the focus on management […]
5 Safety Tips for Working with Anhydrous – DTN Apr 12, 2021
The least expensive form of nitrogen also has the potential to be one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture today. However, anhydrous ammonia can be used safely if […]
Illinois: Soil Temps and Fall Ammonia Application Oct 28, 2019
According to NASS, Illinois producers harvested 36 percent of the corn crop and 52 percent of the soybean crop by October 20. That’s still behind the average pace of harvest, […]
Nitrogen: Fall Applications Going the Way of Blockbuster Video? – DTN Oct 4, 2019
Jason Webster, commercial agronomist for Precision Planting, used the analogy during a recent field day at the company’s Precision Technology Institute (PTI), its research farm in Pontiac, Illinois. He told […]
Corn Belt: Wet Weather Derails N Applications – DTN Jun 28, 2019
Exceptionally wet field conditions forced many Corn Belt corn producers to choose between applying nitrogen fertilizer and planting corn during the narrow windows available for fieldwork this spring. For some […]
