Late-Season Nitrogen Applications Hit the Sweet Spot

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Over the coming weeks, we will share some of the more significant insights derived from our 2015 Answer Plot^® Program, such as:

Trials showed a positive yield response to split-season and late-season nitrogen (N) applications made at critical corn growth stages.

Methodology
Researchers compared three application scenarios

1. Total N allotment applied at planting
2. Two-thirds of N allotment applied at planting, one-third at V10
3. Total N allotment applied at planting, followed by additional N at VT 

Both split applications were made with the 360 Y-DROP™ applicator for precise placement at the stalk base.*

Results

• Total N allotment at planting: 235.9 bu/A
• Split application at planting/V10: 245.3 bu/A (Average yield increase of 9.4 bu/A)
• Total N at planting, then additional N at VT: 247.1 bu/A (Average yield increase of 11.2 bu/A)

By making the second applications at V10 and VT, plants received an N boost during the critical V10 to R2 growth stage, when corn uses about 50 percent of its total nitrogen needs.

Bottom line: Strategic application timing can help eliminate the financial and environmental costs of applying excess nitrogen, and result in additional bushels.

Stay tuned for additional Answer Plot^® insights throughout the season.

*2015 Answer Plot^® data based on six locations in Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.