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Participants in the PFI research trials apply their typical nitrogen fertilizer rate and a reduced rate in randomized strips in their fields.
Courtesy of Practical Farmers of Iowa
Corn growers in the Midwest are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. The project is designed for producers who use practices to boost soil health.

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