Articles tagged under: nitrogen fertilizer
Adjusting the Crop Rotation
Published January 6, 2022
Because of the dry conditions last year, there is higher residual nitrogen in the soil. Jason Hanson, who leads Rock and Roll Agronomy, expects to see adjustments made to a normal crop rotation. "I don't want to see soybeans put…Fertilizer Prices Could Be Worse
Published November 12, 2021
Fertilizer prices continue to move higher. Supplies are tight and demand remains strong. According to StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville, activities around the globe are impacting nitrogen prices. "China, one of the world's major producers, effectively banned exports,…PACE Option Available for Those Who Split-Apply Nitrogen
Published September 3, 2021
USDA is offering a new crop insurance option for farmers in certain states who split-apply nitrogen on their corn. The Post Application Coverage Endorsement will make payments when there is a projected yield loss when farmers are unable to apply…Side-Dressing Nitrogen Can Buy You Some Time
Published April 22, 2019
With a late spring, early-season fieldwork is bumping into planting time. Bayer technical agronomist Derek Pruitt says side-dressing nitrogen can an efficient way to meet the needs of the corn crop. "That way you can adjust what you're doing; if…Fertility is Key to a Successful Growing Season
Published March 29, 2019
There’s still time for farmers to sit down with their crop advisors and make adjustments for the 2019 growing season. Mycogen Seed agronomist Jon Erikson says that includes some time evaluating soil tests. "A lot of growers are concerned about…Sustainablity Seen as an Advantage for Microbial Fertilizer
Published March 17, 2019
Pivot Bio is introducing the first in-field solution to biological nitrogen fixation for the 2019 planting season. This product attaches to the plant roots and feeds the crop each day. Minot farmer Chad Rubbelke will be using this microbial fertilizer…More Split-Applications and Topdressing Anticipated
Published March 9, 2019
At this point, it looks like it will be a late spring. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Moon, who is based at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, says that will be an issue for fertilizer application. "A lot of fall work…Groundwater Protection Rule Won’t be Implemented in ’18
Published December 14, 2018
An administrative law judge has upheld the legislature’s authority to delay implementation of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s proposed nitrogen fertilizer rule until the end of the 2019 legislative session. Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Policy Committee Chairman Bill…Denitrification is Associated with Heavy Spring Rains
Published June 28, 2018
Corteva Agriscience nitrogen management specialist Jake Wiltrout says the conversion from ammonium form of nitrogen to the nitrate form of nitrogen is influenced by temperatures. "If you just think generally about weather patterns, it typically warms up in the spring.…