GETTING THE MOST FROM EACH POUND OF NITROGEN

Managing nitrogen costs is critical to achieving profitable corn production. Even in today’s cheaper N environment, there is simply no room for inefficient application of this vital crop input. Traditionally, we used the “1.1” formula. We were told to apply 1.1 pounds of N for each bushel of corn we expected to raise. But as…

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A to Z of Crop Nutrients: Zinc (Zn)

As we continue to examine the micronutrients, let’s focus on Zinc. Zinc performs multiple functions in a corn plant. It is important in many enzymatic reactions and protein synthesis, and can also impact hormone production which affects growth and can cause shortened or stacked nodes. In corn, interveinal chlorosis in young tissue can be a…

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