Urea and Urea Additives as Fertilizer Sources for Corn Production in Minnesota
Study author(s): Fabián Fernández, Karina Fabrizzi, Jeffrey Vetsch, and Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
Years of study: 2017 – 2019
Location(s): Crookston MN, Morris MN, Lamberton MN, Waseca MN
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Summary
- Fall urea is problematic due to wet springs and warmer falls/winters. While this is a preliminary analysis, most likely current BMP’s for wester Minnesota will need to be adjusted to reflect changes in weather and cropping conditions as reflected in this study.
- All variables equal, spring applications produced more grain than fall applications.
- Anhydrous ammonia is superior to urea, especially in the fall.
- Banding urea (SSB) or using ESN in the fall had limited advantage.
- The use of the nitrification inhibitor Instinct with urea did not increase yield.