Ideal nitrogen fertilizer rates in Corn Belt have been climbing for decades

ScienceDaily
Mar 3, 2025, 7:12 pm49 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, a trend driven by higher yields and wetter springs, according to a new study.

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