When it comes to fall fertilizer application, minimizing loss is a big part of the conversation. At the site of one federal research project, it’s the whole point.
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Research study examines fall nitrogen timing
Researchers look for insights into how to keep fall nitrogen fertilizer in place and available for the next crop
Producers lose their climate villain reputation
MINNEAPOLIS — There is an idea, widely spread in the media, that agriculture must be fixed. The standard narrative is that modern farming is destroying the atmosphere with greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, farmers should stop using fertilizer, no longer raise livestock and grow only organic hempseed — or quinoa. Related stories in this issue: However, […] Read more
Treatments cut N2O emissions in winter wheat
Research shows that urease inhibitors can quickly reduce nitrous oxide emissions by 30 per cent when growing the crop
UPDATED – 1730 CST – August 23, 2024 – Glacier FarmMedia – Ducks Unlimited Canada trials have shown that nitrification and urease inhibitors are effective at reducing nitrous oxide emissions in winter wheat. “The cool thing about it is, as soon as you add any form of inhibitor, you’re pretty much reaching that 30 per […] Read more
