Why is Nitrogen so vital to plants?

• Assists with photosynthesis.
• Component of amino acids that are the building blocks of protein – without protein plants wither and die.
• Significant component of DNA, which allows plants to grow and reproduce.

Importance of Stabilizing Nitrogen to Prevent Denitrification & Leaching 

Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for plant growth, development and reproduction. Despite nitrogen being one of the most abundant elements on earth, nitrogen deficiency is probably the most common nutritional problem affecting plants worldwide. Nitrogen is so vital because it is a major component of chlorophyll, amino acids, and nucleic acids such as DNA. Nitrogen deficiencies can occur due to nitrogen being susceptible to loss after application to the field. The use of nitrogen stabilizers to reduce nitrogen loss is important. Consider the three main factors of application timing, N rates and protection needs when determining which nitrogen stabilization solution is right for your individual situations.


 

Anhydrous Application

When applying anhydrous, our goal is to make sure that nitrogen is still available to the corn plant late into the growing season. Consider the following questions:
 

When should I use a nitrogen stabilizer?

You should always consider using a nitrogen stabilizer. It’s nearly impossible to predict what environmental conditions we will experience during a growing season. If there is a warm season with plenty of moisture, nitrogen loss is almost certain to occur.
 

How long does N-Serve protect my nitrogen application?

N-Serve, on average, protects nitrogen applications for up to 90 days (we do not count days below 40-degree soil temperature).
 

I do multiple applications of nitrogen - which application should I stabilize?

A good rule of thumb is to stabilize your largest application of Nitrogen where the most amount of N is being applied. Nitrogen stabilizers are like insurance for your nitrogen investment. The bigger the investment, the more you get for your insurance.
 

Is there value in stabilizing multiple applications of nitrogen?

Absolutely. The most important application of nitrogen to stabilize is your largest application, but there is still added value to protecting additional applications. N-Serve protects nitrogen 6-8 weeks when applied at planting and 3-4 weeks when applied at v4-v5 side dress. Remember, corn still requires a large percentage of its total nitrogen needs late in the season post tasseling and during kernel fill.