Split timing of N application may provide additional yield benefits, especially with soil types and weather conditions that favor N loss. Dry urea or liquid UAN sources of nitrogen both perform equally well, and nitrogen stabilizers will prevent volatilization and denitrification losses, making more nitrogen available when the plant needs it most.

Even though more fall nitrogen applications occurred in 2019 compared to 2018, some acres were left without fall nitrogen due to rain and wet soil conditions. These acres will be the target of spring applications of nitrogen + nitrification inhibitors.

During this harvest season there have been some exciting reports of some corn and soybean fields with pretty high yields. However, with the low commodity prices, some farmers are considering holding back on fall fertilization.