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Maintaining Yields While Reducing Greenhouse Gases with Nitrification Inhibitors

January 27, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: University of the Basque Country

On-farm nitrogen loss is one of the major issues on farming, causing lower yields and higher greenhouse gas emissions. New research from the University of the Basque Country demonstrates positive results from using nitrification inhibitors.

Koch Agronomic Services Adds Inhibitors for 2018

December 1, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Koch Agronomic Services

Centuro nitrification inhibitor and Anvol urease inhibitor are designed to take nitrogen protection to the next level with new active ingredients.

Wait For Cooler Soil Temperatures To Apply Fall Nitrogen

October 17, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension

If you are considering fall application of anhydrous ammonia to corn fields (the only nitrogen fertilizer recommended for fall application), remember to wait until soil temperatures cool to 50 F and continue to trend colder.

Nitrification Inhibitors May Reduce Manure Nitrogen Loss In Unfavorable Weather

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Jerry May, Michigan State University Extension

Manure is a valuable asset to livestock farmers who grow crops.

Warm Winter And Nitrogen Applications

March 26, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois

Those who applied anhydrous ammonia last fall are now concerned that they might have lost some of their nitrogen, but the question is how much?

The Chemistry Of Anhydrous Ammonia

January 29, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By George Rehm, University of Minnesota Extension

I thought that the sequence of reactions that takes place when anhydrous ammonia is added to the soil was understood by crop producers and those who advise them.

Fall Nitrogen Application: What, When, Where, And How

September 27, 2011 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Fabián Fernández, University of Illinois

Proper nitrogen management is critical to sustainable corn production, and what is done in this regard can impact farmers' profitability and the environment in which we all live.

20 Ways To Shave Your Nitrogen Rates Without Nicking Yields

Stung by roller-coaster prices, no-tillers are scrutinizing one of their most expensive inputs and living with less applied nitrogen.

By Martha Mintz posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Economic, conservation and scientific reasons appear to be pushing no-tillers toward applying less nitrogen in their fields.

Wait To Apply Fall Nitrogen

September 23, 2010 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Farmers should wait until soil temperatures drop to the appropriate temperature before applying fall nitrogen, a University of Illinois agronomist says.

Take Profitable Steps To Prevent Costly Nitrogen Losses From Manure

This concept pays in more ways than one for no-tillers with livestock.

By Lynn Grooms posted on February 1, 2003 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Manure simply doesn’t get the respect that it probably deserves. While some might chuckle at this comment, Dirk Axe points out that manure provides valuable nutrients that, when handled correctly, can be used as low-cost fertilizer in no-till crop production.

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