Optimizing Net Returns with Nitrogen Efficiency for Corn Production

To advance the use of precision N management using fertilizer estimates based on models and high resolution climate data in Maryland. Efforts will focus on: Advance the adoption of the BMP challenge through expert assistance and training, in-field comparison trials and evaluation and a net returns guarantee to participating producers, Enhance the Adopt-N tool for wider geographic areas and broader sets of agronomic practices. Convert producers from pre-plant applications of nitrogen to sidedress applications of nitrogen. Results will evaluate the risks of transitioning to conservation production systems and evaluate this approach for a future financial assistance