Save Nitrogen, Save Money: Minimize Fall Loss with These Proven Tips

November 7, 2024
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Managing nitrogen effectively is essential to both farm productivity and environmental stewardship. As you plan for fall application, consider these tips to keep nitrogen in a stable, usable form, minimize loss, and make the most of every pound applied. From timing your anhydrous application to incorporating cover crops, these strategies can help you retain nitrogen for your crops and reduce waste.

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An average of 30 lbs of nitrogen is lost with fall application.
A poster that says `` use a cover crop '' and '' nitrogen planning ''.
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