Improper management of nitrogen can mean unnecessary financial losses on the farm.
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Maximizing nitrogen management efficiency on your farm
Nitrogen testing, crop rotation, amendment management all important in increasing profitability with nitrogen fertilizers
The struggle to produce fertilizer in Ontario
Core fertilizer components still missing in domestic production capacity
Logistic and economic challenges continue to hamper the domestic production of core fertilizers in Ontario.
Updating Ontario nitrogen recommendations
University of Guelph researchers discuss corn nitrogen needs, impact of leaf burn
Researchers want to know if increasing corn yields are driving nitrogen needs up or down and how environmental factors play a role in order to update the Ontario’s nitrogen calculator for farmers.
National research network created to reduce nitrous oxide emissions
University of Guelph professor will lead network with goal to reduce emissions, improve agricultural productivity
A new research network called CANN2ONET has been tasked with finding ways to reduce Canada's emissions of nitrous oxide.
Nodulation and nitrogen use in dry beans
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 1
In late June, adzuki beans that had been in the ground for 3 weeks already had a few nodules on the roots (see photo at top), and the nodules were […] Read more
Nitrogen use in corn re-examined
Research from the U.S. Midwest sparks controversy, but the solution may be easier
When it comes to nitrogen use in corn, it’s always been a question of how much to apply. University of Illinois research on the source of N – how much […] Read more
Nutrien misses quarterly profit estimates as potash prices plummet
Fertilizer demand expected to rise in Q4
Reuters — Nutrien fell short of analysts’ estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, as lower potash prices weighed on the world’s biggest fertilizer producer. Potash prices have been falling after […] Read more
More affordability, usage of fertilizers in 2024, analyst says
Israel's fertilizer output normal for now
MarketsFarm — While global fertilizer prices were projected to be steady to higher in 2024, overall affordability is set to improve while usage will increase, according to one analyst. Samuel […] Read more
Nitrogen diversity drives canola yields at Thunder Bay
A local researcher has devised a winning formula for canola yields that is based on a diverse stack of nitrogen sources
Ryan Jaspers uses a combination of nitrogen sources, including dairy manure and ESN, to consistently achieve 75 bu./ac. canola yields. Jaspers farms at Slate River, a few miles southwest of […] Read more
Managing cover crop nitrogen, residue breakdown
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of July 31
Across Ontario, wheat harvest continues, opening the best window for planting cover crops in most field crop rotations. You can find more information on the 2023 winter wheat quality update and […] Read more
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