Articles by Antonio Mallarino

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Preplanting Nitrogen? Here's What You Need To Know

By Antonio Mallarino posted on April 5, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

While many farmers already applied nitrogen (N) for corn last fall, others are getting ready for spring preplant applications.

Guidelines for Using Flood Adulterated Grain as a Nutrient Source for Future Crops

By John Sawyer and Antonio Mallarino posted on April 3, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach/Integrated Crop Management News

Springtime flooding has brought wide-spread damage to the Midwest, including contamination of stored grain. In some cases, a total loss can be prevented by using the flood adulterated grain as a nutrient source for a future crop.

Nitrogen Considerations for 2017's Dry Conditions

By John Sawyer and Antonio Mallarino posted on September 7, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Iowa State University

The dry conditions in some areas of the U.S. in 2017 have raised several soil fertility questions. In some cases, there has been relatively normal crop production and no need for management changes. In other situations with severely damaged crops, there is potential for adjustments for the 2018 corn crop.

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