Planning for 4R nutrient management must be farm-specific — that is, geared for the unique crops, cropping practices, soils ...

Corn farmers always seem to be searching for that perfect nitrogen (N) application rate, probably because it can be a moving target. Apply too little, and you miss out on yield potential. Apply too ...

AMES, Iowa – When Michael Castellano tells people there are billions of different variations of farmer decisions and environmental conditions that can affect how much nitrogen fertilizer is just ...

AMES, Iowa – The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades, according ...

A well-designed nutrient management program is crucial for maximizing soybean yields. But what nutrients do you need to apply before planting to ensure your soybeans get the best start? Soybeans may ...

Reduced and no-till cropping systems have become increasingly more important as sorghum growers recognize the benefits of these systems to soil health, sustainability, yield and profitability in many ...