Tag: Corn Production
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Nafziger warns Iowa farmers on early nitrogen risk
6 As planting gets underway across Iowa, nitrogen management is front and center and Emerson Nafziger says early applications carry risk. Nafziger, a longtime Extension agronomist, has warned that applying nitrogen too far ahead of crop uptake can lead to losses if conditions turn wet. “If soils stay wet for extended periods, nitrogen can be…
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E15 WAIVER BACK IN PLAY AHEAD OF SUMMER DRIVING SEASON
Efforts are ramping up again to allow E15 gasoline sales through the summer months, a move that could impact both fuel prices and corn demand heading into peak driving season. E15, a blend containing 15% ethanol, is typically restricted during the summer due to federal regulations tied to air quality. Each year, however, pressure builds…