Conventional wisdom says that the nitrogen-fixing capability of soybeans leaves substantial nutrients behind for subsequent corn crops. While true to a degree, Fred Below, University of Illinois plant physiology professor, […] Read more
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Tag Archives nitrogen
Getting the most out of a soybean crop
Closer attention to fertility management could pay dividends
Study clarifies nitrogen impact on carbon sequestration
Science Notes: Why soil organic carbon fails to build in high-input corn fields
Soil organic carbon is a cornerstone of soil health. It improves soil structure while enhancing water- and nutrient-holding capacity. To build it up, farmers incorporate crop residues into soil. So […] Read more
Fertilizer prices to remain high for now
MarketsFarm — There are two factors to consider when it comes to fertilizer. One is the cost as it’s to remain quite expensive at least through the first quarter of […] Read more
Farmers ask U.S. Justice Department to probe fertilizer price spikes
Reuters — Farmers have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether recent spikes in fertilizer prices are attributable to market manipulation by fertilizer companies, according to a letter […] Read more
Fertilizer shortage may lead to spring scramble
'It's next year's prices I'm worried about'
Reuters — A global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer is driving prices to record levels, prompting North America’s farmers to delay purchases and raising the risk of a spring scramble to […] Read more
Split N applications offer economic benefit for producers
Reducing nitrogen rates in dry years results in higher margins without affecting yield
A University of Guelph study shows that split nitrogen applications in corn bring an economic and environmental benefit to producers. It can increase farm profits by 15 to 20 per […] Read more
‘Perfect storm’ causes fertilizer price spikes
'Most of us are in a "wait-and-see" position'
MarketsFarm — Fertilizer prices have increased over the past year, but could be headed even higher as a recent confluence of events has caused a shortage — the effects of […] Read more
Editorial: The need for more efficient nitrogen
Reducing use of nitrogen fertilizer is a big potential win for farmers and critics of farm practices. The discovery of the Haber-Bosch process and its ability to pull molecular nitrogen […] Read more
Harvesting nitrogen a sustainable option, says Corteva
Biological product works with plants to draw nitrogen from the atmosphere
Glacier FarmMedia – Nitrogen makes up 78 per cent of Earth’s atmosphere. It is also one of the biggest cost factors in growing crops. So why not use the nitrogen […] Read more
N-inhibitors aid in greenhouse gas reduction
Weather and field conditions impact year-to-year effectiveness
Research from the University of Guelph indicates the application of nitrogen inhibitors can help farmers significantly reduce their emissions. While such products can differ in consistency across various growing conditions, […] Read more