As fall nitrogen application season approaches, we summarize the fall application practices on farms enrolled in Precision Conservation Management (PCM). Overall, 36% of fields in PCM receive at least 40% of their nitrogen as fall applications. We find that profitability is maximized at application rates at university-recommendations. Applying nitrogen after planting did not increase profitability, perhaps because rates exceeded university recommendations.
 
Nitrogen Applications on Midwest Farms.  Farmers usually make field passes devoted to nitrogen fertilizer applications during at least one of three periods.
 
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