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Does corn following corn require more nitrogen?

Last Updated: May 18, 2009

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Most states across the Midwest and Northeast recommend about 30 to 40 pounds more nitrogen per acre for corn following corn compared with corn following soybean. However, the extra N does not make up for the expected yield penalty of corn following corn compared with corn following soybean.

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