Managing for Profit

Is there enough nitrogen?

Planting has been delayed in much of the Midwest because of cold, wet spring weather. As farmers hustle to get seeds in the ground, many are looking ahead to the next big question – is there enough nitrogen?

“The long, cool spring has delayed nitrogen transformations in the soil, impacting the availability of applied nitrogen,” says Dr. Jim Friedericks, Outreach and Education Advisor for AgSource Laboratories.

On today’s program, Friedericks discusses that topic and explains how improvements in nitrogen use efficiency mean farmers don’t need to apply excessive amounts of fertilizer to get the best harvest.

AUDIO: Jim Friedericks