Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy, Central Iowa, and BioCentury Research Farms

Split Nitrogen Application Trial

Authors: Mark A. Licht (Iowa State University) , Kent R. Berns (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Farmers understand it is best to apply nitrogen to the crop at or right before rapid growth occurs. However, 100 percent in-season nitrogen applications are faulted because of potential for unfavorable weather conditions delaying applications and subsequent deficiency occurring. This trial looks at how split nitrogen applications can be used to address environmental risks of pre-plant nitrogen application as well as unfavorable application conditions in-season.

Keywords: RFR A11132

How to Cite: Licht, M. A. & Berns, K. R. (2012) “Split Nitrogen Application Trial”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2011(1).