FJCTV: How Nitrogen Management Impacts Harvest Yields

Nutrient management is costly, especially if the weather makes it hard to fully utilize things like nitrogen.

A 200-bu.-per-acre corn crop consumes 330 lb. to 350 lb. of nitrogen per acre. Know your soil’s nitrogen-supplying power to fine-tune application rates.
A 200-bu.-per-acre corn crop consumes 330 lb. to 350 lb. of nitrogen per acre. Know your soil’s nitrogen-supplying power to fine-tune application rates.
(Darrell Smith)

Nutrient management is costly, especially if the weather makes it hard to fully utilize things like nitrogen.

On Farm Journal College TV, agronomist Ken Ferrie discusses how nitrogen management impacts yields at harvest.

AgWeb-Logo crop
Related Stories
The market wants details, especially of what is included in the additional $17 billion prorated ag purchases China has promised, beyond soybeans
Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag says the trade truce being extended for just two months is a disappointment.
A new report commissioned by NCGA and ASA found 90% of 1,200 farmers surveyed say they are more or equally concerned about their farm financials than a year ago.
Read Next
After a growing season with multiple windstorms, tornadoes and 15" to 20" more rain than normal, Cody White in Maroa, Illinois is seeing corn bushels 25-30 bushels lower than last year.
Get News Daily
Get Market Alerts
Get News & Markets App