Fall Nitrogen Management for Agronomic Response and Environmental Protection

Fall Nitrogen Management for Agronomic Response and Environmental Protection
Dr. Cliff Snyder, Dr. G.W. Randall, Dr. R.E. Lamond and Dr. R.G. Hoeft

Government agency reports suggest that agriculture is the major contributor to non-point source nutrient pollution of surface waters and that excessive nitrogen (N) fertilization is a major problem. But fertilizer N management has improved and is friendlier to the environment. Fall applied N can be managed such that environmental impacts are minimized and economic benefits are maximized. Proper application rate, placement method, N source, timing and use of nitrification inhibitors are management practices that should be considered when applying N in the fall.