The Pursuit Of Better N: When it comes to applying nitrogen-based fertilizer, there may be a better way

摘要

ECONOMICS and new science are driving most producers to rethink their nitrogen (N) programs for the 2006 corn crop. As a result, producers are looking for a better way to determine the minimum amount of N needed to maximize corn yields in 2006. Recent articles debating traditional vs. new N recommendation systems in Illinois have introduced doubts in the traditional N recommendation system and has rekindled the thought that there is a better way to make an N recommendation.