Assessing and Managing Nitrogen Losses in Corn

In both the 2008 and 2009 growing seasons, excessive spring rainfall across the Corn Belt and other areas of North America created concerns that much of the nitrogen (N) applied in the fall and spring may have been lost. Not only does lost N reduce grower profits, but wet weather also presents challenges for re-supplying a deficient crop. This Crop Insights will discuss assessing and managing nitrogen losses in corn due to excess rainfall.

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