Program Overview
Curious about reducing your nitrogen rate for your corn crop?
Every farming decision impacts your bottom line and your land. And when it comes to nitrogen fertilizer, it can be a major input cost. The N Rate Risk Protection Program helps you find your optimal and economical rate, which can save you money and increase your farm's resiliency.
Farmers who are new to saving on inputs and farmers who’ve reduced nitrogen rates before, are eligible for the program.
Resources for determining an economical nitrogen rate
- UMN: Understanding nitrogen in soils
- UMN Crop News: Nitrogen pools- Our experts talk timing, testing and uptake
- ISU Resources on Nitrogen
- Corn Nitrogen Rate Calculator (a collaboration from several Upper Midwest Universities)
- Updated Version for Iowa (N-FACT)
