Ideal Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Corn Belt Have Been Climbing for Decades, Study Shows

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Mar 4, 2025, 4:00 pm109 pts
The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades, according to new Iowa State University research.

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