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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% […]
Potential of Cover Crops to Provide Nitrogen in Farm Fields – Video Apr 1, 2022
In this video, K-State Research and Extension agronomist Peter Tomlinson discusses the potential of cover crops to provide nitrogen when they are included in rotations with farm crops. The current […]
Dry Soils Might Hold Nitrogen – DTN Mar 31, 2022
Farmers who faced droughty conditions in the 2021 growing season might have a valuable source of nitrogen at their disposal: their soils. Water and soil testing has shown that cornfields […]
Why Are Nitrogen Prices So High? Dec 15, 2021
Nitrogen fertilizer prices are positively related to corn and natural gas prices. Because of current high corn and natural gas prices, one would expect nitrogen prices also to be high. […]
Global Nitrogen Demand Should Climb in 2022 – DTN Dec 13, 2021
Despite significantly higher fertilizer prices across the globe throughout 2021, global nitrogen fertilizer demand appears to be set to increase in 2022. According to fertilizer analysts, demand destruction does not […]
Ohio Corn: Implications of High N Prices on Fertilizer Recommendations Nov 23, 2021
Nitrogen fertilizer is a major cost in corn production and is a big lever that drives yield. However, not every pound of N fertilizer yields the same return on investment. […]
Corn, Soybeans: Fertilizer Risk-Mitigation Strategies – DTN Oct 8, 2021
There’s nothing simple about figuring out crop fertility for 2022. Examining what worked and what didn’t this year and pairing that with soil and in-season tissue testing is a good […]
Tennessee Corn: Fertilizer Recommendations for Optimal Productivity – Nitrogen May 26, 2021
Nitrogen is a major component of chlorophyll (the green pigment), that is essential for photosynthesis. Hence, its deficiency tends to cause chlorosis. In addition, inadequate supply of N at critical […]
Iowa Corn: Last Minute Thoughts on N for 2021 Apr 12, 2021
The following are a few thoughts on nitrogen (N) management for the 2021 growing season. Many fertilizer decisions have already been made – however a quick review of N plans […]
Pennsylvania: Nitrogen Management in Winter Wheat Jan 22, 2021
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient, and often the most yield-limiting, for winter wheat production. It serves to promote tillering, enable photosynthesis, and build protein in the grain. To achieve each […]
