AMES, Iowa – The soil fertility tests farmers have used for decades to measure nitrogen levels don’t account for the vast majority of the nitrogen in soils, so Iowa State University scientists helped ...

Managing nitrogen (N) to maximize yields is a big task, but it is especially challenging during periods of volatile input prices. However, farmers have more tools than ever to successfully get the ...

Organic nitrogen is important for plant growth, but too much of it can cause a range of problems. Over-fertilization, improper composting, or runoff from nearby agricultural areas can all contribute ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However, excessive nitrogen applications could cause concerns in water quality and ...

It’s never too early to prepare for a strong growing season. You don’t have to wait until spring to test your soil quality. Fall soil fertility testing to determine residual nutrients and soil ...

The topic of filling a vehicle's tires with nitrogen instead of just plain compressed air is not new. When this option was first available to drivers, it was met with skepticism, but then it just ...

High input prices means farmers will want to be especially judicious about the amount of nitrogen fertilizer they apply on their corn crops this spring. One way that farmers who have regularly used ...

Nitrogen levels in 2022, a year that had both wet and dry weather, were more typical, in contrast to 2021, when it was extremely dry, an Agvise Laboratories Inc. staff member says. John Breker, soil ...

Precision is key to innovations in the plastics and polymers space. The quality and consistency of polymers directly impact the functionality of these materials, whether this is in everyday items like ...