Get a Head Start on Spring with Fall Nitrogen Application

Fall application gives growers an opportunity to get ahead of their busy spring schedules and prep their fields for the next growing season. Fall is also a great time to evaluate your current crop management practices and determine if there are any changes you should consider making. Depending on your region, fall fertilizer application is something you should consider.

Benefits of fall application include:

1. Spring seeding efficiency – with your nitrogen already in place from the previous fall, you have more time to focus on preparing your field for spring seeding.

2. Soil conditions – soil conditions are generally less wet in the fall than in the spring so there is less risk of soil compaction.

3. Storage – you won’t have to store your fertilizer over the winter because it is purchased and applied in the fall.

4. Time – post-harvest isn’t as hectic as spring seeding, so you have more time to focus on an efficient nitrogen application.

The smart fall-applied nitrogen choice

ESN provides a variety of benefits to growers looking for a nitrogen source to fall apply. Thanks to its polymer coating, the nitrogen contained within each ESN granule is protected against the elements, even in frozen ground. Once spring-time hits, ESN’s controlled-release technology releases nitrogen in response to soil temperature, giving your crops the nitrogen they need when they need it. For more in-depth information on fall applying ESN, check out this article.

Watch the video below to hear Senior Agronomist Mike Howell talk about the environmental benefits of ESN and how fall application can save you time in the spring.

Contact your local ESN representative to learn if fall ESN application is right for you.

Other questions or comments? Ask the Agronomist.