Corn farmers always seem to be searching for that perfect nitrogen (N) application rate, probably because it can be a moving target. Apply too little, and you miss out on yield potential. Apply too ...

Higher natural gas prices and trade policies push fertilizer costs up again threatening already tight farm profit margins.

AMES, Iowa – When Michael Castellano tells people there are billions of different variations of farmer decisions and environmental conditions that can affect how much nitrogen fertilizer is just ...

With high costs of fertilizer this coming year, it might be a good time to reevaluate your fertilizer application rates. Nitrogen is a significant part of the variable costs for corn production. In ...

BOZEMAN - Two new Web-based tools developed by Montana State University Extension specialists help Montana wheat producers optimize fertilizer rates - and their profits. The two tools help producers ...

One segment of biological products presents a specific opportunity for ag retailers. Several companies have introduced biological technology formulated to blend with a traditional dry bulk fertilizer.

Maintenance and testing before going to the field are musts for farmers. There is nothing more beautiful—to your eye, yield monitor and bottom line—than a perfectly and uniformly fertilized field.

A well-designed nutrient management program is crucial for maximizing soybean yields. But what nutrients do you need to apply before planting to ensure your soybeans get the best start? Soybeans may ...