Agronomy Behind Side-dress and Split Application

CAN YOU AFFORD TO TAKE RISKS WITH YOUR NITROGEN? There has been a lot of discussion on nitrogen timing and the best methods to apply nitrogen. The University of Missouri states it well, “The BMP for timing of nitrogen (N) fertilizer applications is to apply fertilizer as close as possible to the period of rapid crop uptake (Figure 1). Managing … Read More

Nitrogen Timing Summary Four Locations – Four Years – $63.62 ROI

The following study was conducted by Beck’s Hybrids as part of their Beck’s 2015 Practical Farm Research Book, with a stated mission to “Our mission is to provide you with the best farmer focused research and advisors to add profitability to the farm.” The results show a combination of 2015 results from their research plots as well as historical data … Read More

Central IL Study – 2015 Avg $34.78 ROI Per Acre (V3-V6)

The following study was conducted by Beck’s Hybrids as part of their Beck’s 2015 Practical Farm Research Book, with a stated mission to “Our mission is to provide you with the best farmer focused research and advisors to add profitability to the farm.” The results show a combination of 2015 results from their research plots as well as historical data … Read More

Southern IL Study – 3 Year Avg $179.87 ROI Per Acre (V3-V6)

The following study was conducted by Beck’s Hybrids as part of their Beck’s 2015 Practical Farm Research Book, with a stated mission to “Our mission is to provide you with the best farmer focused research and advisors to add profitability to the farm.” The results show a combination of 2015 results from their research plots as well as historical data … Read More

Ohio Study – 2015 Avg $144.72 ROI Per Acre (V3-V6)

The following study was conducted by Beck’s Hybrids as part of their Beck’s 2015 Practical Farm Research Book, with a stated mission to “Our mission is to provide you with the best farmer focused research and advisors to add profitability to the farm.” The results show a combination of 2015 results from their research plots as well as historical data … Read More

Indiana Study – 5 Year Avg $51.11 ROI Per Acre (V3-V6)

The following study was conducted by Beck’s Hybrids as part of their Beck’s 2015 Practical Farm Research Book, with a stated mission to “Our mission is to provide you with the best farmer focused research and advisors to add profitability to the farm.” The results show a combination of 2015 results from their research plots as well as historical data … Read More

University of MN Sidedress Timing and Placement Article

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about when the best time of the growing season is to sidedress, such as early growth stages of corn (V3-V8) vs. later in the growing season (V10+ with high clearance equipment). There has also been much more discussion about placement of nitrogen when sidedressing, such as placing N on top … Read More