Given the dry conditions and some fairly small wheat in many fields due to delayed fall planting, Kansas Stater University Extension shares some key elements to consider when deciding on the exact N fertilizer program for this year's crop.

Predicting the optimum nitrogen rate for wheat is difficult, but Michigan State University Extension offers some considerations that may help growers determine a reasonable estimate.

Kansas State University Extensions shares the best timing, application methods, nitrogen sources and rates for topdressing wheat this winter.

Penn State Extension says now is the time think about topdressing wheat, and what to consider in regards to timing and materials.

Winter finally seems to be coming to an end, so it's time to start topdressing nitrogen (N) on the winter wheat crop. With good soil moisture in many areas of the state, and some fairly small wheat in many fields due to late planting, there are some key elements that need to be considered when deciding on the exact program you plan to use. These include: timing, N source, application method and N rate.