This rigorous, data-based, economic approach to developing N rate guidelines provides an excellent platform for the future as technological advances come along, including new, higher yielding hybrids.

Surveys have shown that Minnesota farmers have often been over-applying N at a range of 30 to 60 pounds per acre. With higher nitrogen prices, applying too much N means poor economic returns.

It's a win-win situation-the best of both worlds.

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