Nitrogen Management

Nitrogen is a unique element. It takes an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the soil to manage the different forms of nitrogen. The use of production zones are highly critical for the nitrogen program. The mapping of soil texture and organic matter influence nitrogen throughout the growing season. We use information gained from soil tests, hybrid maturity, planting date, starter fertilizer, previously applied nitrogen, and manures. It takes different bacteria and soil microbes to move nitrogen through the nitrogen cycle.

TrailBlazing - Stand Count helps us to understand yield potential in different production zones, which is a big factor in determining nitrogen rates.

Daily weather is monitoring for nitrogen loss factors; volatilization, leaching or denitrification.

Through all of this we can produce daily nitrogen prescriptions.