Nitrogen application is one of the many important decisions growers are making now; a decision that impacts both profitability and the environment. Fabian Fernandez, University of Illinois Extension ...

Fall is getting closer, and as the days get cooler, the window for fall nitrogen applications starts to open. Now is a great time to check equipment and make any necessary repairs. Taking a little bit ...

International research co-led by UMass Amherst offers strong potential to address three major global challenges: a growing ...

On the surface, using nitrogen-based fertilizers within crop fields seems like an all-around good practice for producers who are noticing nutrient deficiencies in their soils. Yet, after years of ...

URBANA, Ill. -- In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting ...

Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, ...

Weather is an unpredictable wild card for Iowa’s farmers, but drought poses greater challenges than usual. Drought can affect nitrogen fertilizer management by reducing outputs from the system — both ...

Producers within the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District may submit applications to receive an incentive for reducing the use of commercial fertilizers. The Department of Natural Resources ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The creation of synthetic fertilizers in the early 20th century was a turning point in human history, enabling an increase in crop yields and ...

Winter fertilizers abound at garden centers in autumn, but are not always needed. Learn the fertilizer needs and proper timing of applications for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Discover the ...