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Nutrient Management: Find That Nitrogen Sweet Spot

Nutrient management is an art as much as it is a science. And nitrogen, in particular, can be a difficult nutrient to manage. Understanding how it behaves in soil systems can help farmers increase its uptake and minimize nitrogen loss to the environment, where it can pollute water. University of Minnesota extension specialist Brad Carlson and Minnesota farmer Mark Bauer have been working together for years to figure out the best plan for nutrient stewardship on Mark’s farm. They share their insights with Zach and Mitchell and get nerdy about nitrogen.

Length: 37:00

Year Produced: 2019

State: Arkansas

Cropping Systems: Corn, Cotton, Forage, Other Grains, Rice, Soybean, Vegetables

Tags: fertilizer, lower inputs, No Till, Profitability, Return on Investment