A Little Nitrogen Can Go a Long Way
Monday, September 8, 2008 - 11:35
in Earth & Climate
Scientists with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have determined that varying the rate of crop production inputs such as fertilizer and seed makes intuitive sense. With recent substantial increases in grain and fertilizer prices, even small changes in management may have the potential to significantly impact profit from a field and reduce the environmental impact associated with over-application of fertilizer or pesticides.
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