
Tag Archives nitrogen fertilizer

FEED ME: Can well-fed plants fend off diseases and insects?
We examine an Idaho farmer’s program for crop self-defence

The role of enhanced efficiency fertilizers in nitrogen fertilization
Crop Nutrition: Maximum crop production cannot be achieved with fertilizers and amendments alone

Rethinking nitrogen efficiency
Tracking nitrogen with stable isotopes offers surprising insights into fertilizer uptake, loss, and management strategies

Maximize your nitrogen efficiency with the right practices
Strategic application can reduce N losses and boost productivity

Nitrogen, nitrates and nitrites
Know the names and natures of the nutritious and noxious

Cutting N on oats can pay off, if it’s drier
Potential gain in net revenue must be weighed against opportunity cost

Digging into the cause of poor yields
Did drought, fertility issues or something else lead to that poor crop? We look at the possibilities

Nitrogen-fixing biologicals fall short at field level
Challenges remain for products to achieve their hoped-for potential

US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate strategy

Nitrogen use in corn re-examined
Research from the U.S. Midwest sparks controversy, but the solution may be easier