Agronomist shares top nitrogen lessons

Agronomist shares top nitrogen lessons

Editor’s note: The following was written by Fabian Fernandez, University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist and professor, for the Minnesota Crop News website Feb. 25.

Winter wheat and barley receive first nitrogen in Downpatrick - Agriland.co.uk

Co. Down cereal grower, Allan Chambers, is confirming that his winter wheat and barley crops have received their first nitrogen (N) application. “Crops are looking really well, maybe too well, at the present time,” he explained. “Winter barley receives 200kg of N/ha over three splits: 25% at the beginning of March, 65% two to three weeks later and the final 15% shortly thereafter.” “The barley has also received a foliar application of manganese…